Friday, November 26, 2010

Sketchbook Friday


tiger study
graphite on bristol 8 x 10

I know, it's not a landscape. But I needed to sketch something and this guy taking a swim looked like the perfect subject to me. I've got some thinking and planning to do with my landscape still.

I kept things looser with this drawing. I wanted to be quick and expressive with my pencil marks. Overall I'm pleased with it, although getting those stripes placed correctly was a bit tricky.

Here's something I've learned about drawing that I wished I'd done more of when I first started. Make your marks boldly and confidently. It doesn't matter if you're a little bit off with the placement, chances are that it will 'read' with more power and impact if you don't go lightly.

Happy weekend everyone. :)

17 comments:

  1. Doug Walton whose workshop I attended a few years ago would say throughout the week (I am paraphrasing) :- 'never piddle, decisive marks, even if they are wrong are expressively right when you are bold and consistent; here wrong is right. Capture the essence! ' :)

    Impressive study --love the eyes!

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  2. Like you paintings, your sketches are wonderful and inspiring!

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  3. Wow! This tiger is majestic!
    Congratulations !!!Formidable!

    Ciao!!

    Francesco

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  4. Absolutely stunning, Crystal. And no, it's not a landscape but since he's swimming we'll let you call it a seascape. We're easy!

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  5. Love, love, love your tiger! I'm so glad you did a tiger!

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  6. Love your sketch this week. Love your words of wisdom also. I think that is true about just about everything in life, if you do everything with confidence it will get you a lot further in life.

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  7. Crystal, love your work. Keep coming back to enjoy and study your "studies". How marvelous your portraits are. Love everyone.
    This tiger is beautifully rendered. Wonderful!

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  8. This is majestic.. And I liked the tip too. have a good weekend.

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  9. Enjoyed this drawing. Your marks are very expressive and I liked seeing them. Thanks for the tip and hope you had and or having a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  10. Forget about the stripes..his eyes speak so much of his character!

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  11. He IS a beauty, Crystal, and looks like he's really enjoying the water.

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  12. Wow, that's beautiful. I love tigers, and that one looks fantastic.

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  13. Yes! I was hoping to see a tiger, lovely job)

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  14. I have missed so much in just a few days! This is a beautiful sketch Crystal and it comes with very good advice too :0)

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