Susan, I’m loving these buds. The colors in this composition are very pleasing – those cool greens, with the yellow and gray are such a nice combination. You are showing the overlaps of that cluster of buds really well. Are the large dark spots on the leaf on the left blemishes? Or are they holes?
HI Pam – They were supposed to be holes. I’m not happy with them – I feel like I should have left them white and concentrated on the edges. I still need to work on stems as I feel like I’m still not getting the gradual toning!
Holes are so tricky! We often counsel in the beginning to just leave blemishes and holes out – ignore them. This is a great drawing and you are really going in the right directions. Your branch, petioles, buds are all looking fantastic. Keep up the good work. Great observation of accurate connections and shapes.
Susan, I’m loving these buds. The colors in this composition are very pleasing – those cool greens, with the yellow and gray are such a nice combination. You are showing the overlaps of that cluster of buds really well. Are the large dark spots on the leaf on the left blemishes? Or are they holes?
HI Pam – They were supposed to be holes. I’m not happy with them – I feel like I should have left them white and concentrated on the edges. I still need to work on stems as I feel like I’m still not getting the gradual toning!
Holes are so tricky! We often counsel in the beginning to just leave blemishes and holes out – ignore them. This is a great drawing and you are really going in the right directions. Your branch, petioles, buds are all looking fantastic. Keep up the good work. Great observation of accurate connections and shapes.