09/21/24 Sketching Practice
Tag: graphite
Sketch and New Painting Start
Last night while I was watching TV, I did some sketching. Found a photo of one of our dear little red squirrels and it became my subject.
Today, I did a quick layout for a painting I have running around in my mind. I’ll try and keep posting on these things so it follows the progress of it. The base is done in acrylic and I will follow it with oil. Very rough at this point and it can go in a number of different directions.
Beauty and the Beast
I did this one from a piece of art I found online that looked like a challenge. I was told one way to get better is to try and copy the masters. Though I didn’t copy it exactly, I think I did a pretty good job. I know, I’m nowhere near his level of art, but I’m learning!
The artist is Joszi Arpad Koppay (Austro/Hungarian, 1857-1927) Alas, I can’t read any of the journal on him, but there is a pretty nice collection of his work at https://kolybanov.livejournal.com/14459106.html for any interested in looking at it.
“The Huntress”
“Gold Dust Raven”
Just finished this sketch today. I like the way it came out.
“Winter Watch”
“My Little Chickadee”
Playing with touches of color for a more dramatic effect on the sketches. I like the way this one turned out.
Hawk’s Gaze
I am liking playing with a slight add of color to the background of the sketches. I’m rather proud of this one. I think it came out really good.
Entwined
Okay, I am getting a bit closer this time. Different models.
Moon Over Raven
Well, was trying a new technique. It didn’t quite turn out the way I was trying for, but I think it came out pretty cool anyway. Will have to try some more and get better at using this stuff.
