Sunday 5 April 2015

March 2015 Sketches

Parsley
5 March 2015
Graphite Pencil
Daler Rowney A6 Graduate Sketchbook
14.9cm x 10.5cm (5.9" x 4.1")

I am a quarter of the way through the challenge to draw on every day in 2015. Time flies when you are having fun.

Wooden Flower
2 March 2015
Graphite Pencil
Winsor & Newton A4 Heavy Weight Sketch Book
21.0cm x 29.7cm (8.25" x 11.75")

I am getting better at not spending too much time deciding what to draw. I try to choose subjects that have some relevance to what I've done during the day. If nothing comes to mind, I just pick something.

Peace Lily Leaf
27 March 2015
Graphite Pencil
Daler Rowney A6 Graduate Sketchbook
10.5cm x 14.9cm (4.1" x 5.9")

Leaves are one of my favourite subjects. You get all the enjoyment of detailed observation and modelling without having to go overboard with highly accurate measurements.

Ironing - Honey I'm Home
30 March 2015
Graphite Pencil
Winsor & Newton A4 Heavy Weight Sketch Book
29.7cm x 21.0cm (11.75" x 8.25")

This month I've realised the importance of fixative. When I am at home, I usually spray each drawing as soon as it is finished. Unfortunately, I didn't pack any fixative for my recent trip to Chicago. On a number of days I spoilt the previous day’s drawing by rubbing my hand through it as I drew or shaded.

Water Spray
4 March 2015
Graphite Pencil
Daler Rowney A5 Graduate Sketchbook
149mm x 210mm (5.9" x 8.3")

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful drawings!!! ^_^
    I'm captured by the "Water Spray" :) it's so realistic!! *_*

    This blog is full of a lots of beautiful drawings and sketches!!!

    You're an inspiring person :) and you've inspired me to start again in learning to draw, one of mt biggest dreams ever!!
    I will post my progress on my new blog!

    I hope I will improve my skills at least as you have done 'till now!

    Thanks a lot for your example!! ^__________^

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    1. Jen,

      Thank you for your comments. I appreciate them and am looking forward to seeing your progress on your blog.

      All the best,

      Mark

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