This is a quick (15 minutes) value sketch of the image for September's VSD. For some reason I thought I was supposed to post it on Monday and still had time. Well obviously that wasn't right. I didn't want to be a deadbeat sketcher so I present this meager offering. I was gratified to see some of Richard Scott's lessons have taken root!
October is another month.
15 minutes! Wow!! I really like your value sketch. I hope you go on to do a finished version even though the deadline is past. Your sketch has too much potential not to do more with it. Hope to see you again in October!
ReplyDeleteNice quick one. I struggled with this reference photo. The more I worked, the worse it seemed to get. Maybe I should have given myself only a limited time. Seems to have worked for you.
ReplyDeleteYou have your values spot on in this piece. I'm impressed with such a quick capture of the image.
ReplyDeleteIts adorable! I hope you continue to sketch it fully now.
ReplyDeleteits a great value sketch :)
ReplyDeleteWow what a gal can do in 15 mins.
ReplyDeleteI really like the contrast of the white petals against the dark and textured background - great sketch!
ReplyDeleteWell it amazes me just how much information you captured in 15 minutes! This is a great sketch, thanks for posting it.
ReplyDeleteI actually think that this reference can become overcomplicated if studied too long...you've got all the essentials there! Nicely done.
ReplyDeletePretty nice "Oops!" if you ask me! :)
ReplyDeleteI get too involved in making a complete drawing for these, and forget that the word is 'Sketch'.
Great sketch! I've sent you an award (yes, another one, you're going to get bored with them!) - it's on my blog if you want to pick it up!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Charcoal, pencil? Size? Love that info. Just a beautiful drawing....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous......so did you take R Scott's class? Which one? I was salivating over these but thought they were more for designers, architects, landscape folks.....Tell me more!
ReplyDeletejoanie@balsamicmoon.com
Second attempt to leave a comment....hmmm.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous drawing, and would love to have you email me about the R Scott's classes. I've been wondering about those myself....
Blessings, Joanie
joanie@balsamicmoon.com
Well, I think it is a lovely drawing - as usual - which is why I always come and look!
ReplyDeleteGreat detail for a value sketch, most of mine you can't even identify what the image is. If this is what you produce in 15 minutes I am very interested in seeing what results from a full session!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your encouragement.
ReplyDeleteJoanie, I did take Richard's class in May. It was a good mix of designers and sketchers - well worth it.
I blogged about it in May
http://barbaraweeks.blogspot.com/2008/05/postcard-on-project2.html
Very nice sketch; it's got perfect balance, and there's energy too in the pencil marks. Perhaps there is, as other commentors have noted, something to not spending too much time ...?
ReplyDeleteBarbara, this is a wonderful lively sketch. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI do love a quick sketch!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Thank you again for all your encouraging words, BTW it's done with an Ebony pencil in a watercolor moleskine. I like the Ebony because you can get some really nice darks.
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful for 15 minutes!!
ReplyDeleteRonell
Quite a lovely drawing for a quick sketch. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful values - you did a wonderful job with this - and in only 15 minutes!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing quick sketches. Many memories. Lovely texture and values.
ReplyDeleteSherrie Roberts