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This is a nice drawing Liz- the problem I am having is with the colors. The stem and leaves look like the same yellowish color as the flower. I would work on making the stem and leaves green, which would give the drawing more contrast and look more realistic. Consider that leaves, etc. are not one color green, but often have a variety greens.…[Read more]

Hi Cathie- the spike flower is nicely drawn! They are not easy to draw and you have done a beautiful job! I would suggest you add toning to the overlaps on both the roots and the stem and leaves. There is going to be a shadow created when (for example) a root crosses over another root and that shaded area should be toned. This lets the viewer know…[Read more]

Great advise! I purchased a new sharpener – used a sharp point on a chrome oxide green pencil and what a distinct difference it made.

Eiyiyi…I didn’t realize what I was getting myself into technically when I collected this stem —- came complete with bugs!!!! Thanks for the positive feedback, and critique.

Thank you. I think I understand why the mid rib was too wide and the tip is really off…I just sketched a leaf out of my head and colored it in —. I’ll try this exercise again with a real leaf! Great feedback…thanks again…

That’s for all the support!

This looks beautiful, Wendy! I love the fibrous look, as well as the range of colours. Makes me want to draw one! 🙂

beautiful!

Hi Jill, Nice work! This has a much rounder feel. And again, kudos on the your handling of yellow!

Hi Wendy, This looks great! Not only did you make the stem more cylindrical, you also added some interesting detail! Good job!

Hi Wendy, This is such a lovely drawing! I have enjoyed watching you develop it. Great job.
As far as the stem attaching to the flower, I think the thing that bothers me is its position centered directly below the petal. I think if it were off centered a bit it would read better. Just a thought.

Hi again, Karen,
Now that I have seen 3 of your drawings, I think I am going to be a fan! This twig is so interesting to look at! I feel that you really enjoyed finding all those little bumps and crevices. I’m excited to see what you will do with other botanical subjects.

Hi Karen, Another good leaf exercise! I like the reddish hues you have added to both leaves. Also good value range. That midrib really jumps out. Maybe too much. I’d have to see the leaf, but in this drawing it seems a bit wide/too prominent. I also want it see it resolved at the tip. I’m not sure what is happening there? But overall very nice work.

Hi Karen, Nice leaf exercise! You have lovely rich, dark values. Also a good feel for light source and the fold of the leaf. I like that you have included notes on the colors. This information will come in handy in future drawings! I’d like to see a slightly sharper edge on the right side of the leaf to separate it from the cast shadow. But…[Read more]