I have added some more shading as suggested. I think I am beginning to really understand the concept of shading. I find I probably concentrate too hard on getting the colours right and don’t complete the necessary shading to show the form of the flower. Just need to keep practising!!!
Hi Pam- this does look better and I am glad it spurred some reflection on your drawing process. One of the reasons I like putting the grisailles layer on early is that it gives you a map to follow thru the course of the drawing. Right from the start, before I have added any color, I have established where the highlights and toning should be and then I can comfortably move on to the other aspects like color, etc.. Looking back at your previous postings, you have a good grasp on capturing your subjects colors and I am sure that will even get better as you progress thru the lessons! You are doing great! Take care!
Pam, I think these are much improved from the last round, and I agree with Doug that the more you practice, the easier it will be to concentrate on form first, and color second. Your drawings are very nice, and your color matching is great. Just work on showing 3-dimensional form, and you’ll be golden! 🙂 Great job.
I have added some more shading as suggested. I think I am beginning to really understand the concept of shading. I find I probably concentrate too hard on getting the colours right and don’t complete the necessary shading to show the form of the flower. Just need to keep practising!!!
Hi Pam- this does look better and I am glad it spurred some reflection on your drawing process. One of the reasons I like putting the grisailles layer on early is that it gives you a map to follow thru the course of the drawing. Right from the start, before I have added any color, I have established where the highlights and toning should be and then I can comfortably move on to the other aspects like color, etc.. Looking back at your previous postings, you have a good grasp on capturing your subjects colors and I am sure that will even get better as you progress thru the lessons! You are doing great! Take care!
Thanks Doug, stay safe.
Pam, I think these are much improved from the last round, and I agree with Doug that the more you practice, the easier it will be to concentrate on form first, and color second. Your drawings are very nice, and your color matching is great. Just work on showing 3-dimensional form, and you’ll be golden! 🙂 Great job.