Virtual Sketch Date: Peony in vase
I've jumped a long way out of my comfort zone and used a few spare hours on a cool inter-blog project: Virtual Sketch Date
Here's the result using the gorgeous reference pic provided. This was provided by fellow artist Sharon K.M. Thank-you.
It's not a sketch (too much detail), it's not a finished drawing (too rough for that), it's a study with a million mistakes that have been taken aboard and not forgotten.
"Peony in Vase"
10x12 cm, study in graphite
This was fun and definately a much needed exercise.
Looking forward to next months challenge.
Comments
Kay, I know what you mean: when inspiration sets in the best is to go with the flow...
kari, thank you and yes, I agree, the lessons learned are precious.
Holly, well maybe not a million but several major ones. I guess they are more mistakes that I felt as I worked(wrong paper, bad choice of pencils, too much hesitation...) than ones that appear in the finished study:)
We all learn every day and lessons are always valuable, even if we don't enjoy them at the time.
Your blog is so inspiring!
Love your interpretation!
This crop and rendering is just so lovely.
Did you like NM? My home state....
Somehow this image was just calling out to be cropped. I've always wanted to explore the intricaties of glass which doen't normally feature along side my usual subjects (canines and equines). Looking forward to next months challenge - pencils are at the ready! Cheers for now :)
Lovely pencil work!
Sherrie Roberts