I am away from home again, abandoning John for a whole week from first thing tomorrow morning. I am presenting at a couple of conferences and also have some school visits way over in Norfolk. I will tell you more about all that when I get back but, in the meantime, here is something to keep you going, especially if you are into sketching... A student emailed me a little while ago, for advice: she was doing a project, drawing out on location. She made me stop and think about what I know and what I can usefully pass on. It's tricky, because things become second nature over the years and it's also hard to shrink all my different thoughts down into something manageable. Despite that, here are some pointers I gave her, which I'm hoping might also give a few of you people out there the confidence to escape your comfort-zone and venture into the big world... 1) Try to travel light, rather than taking every bit of art gear you have. Conversely, a pencil is a bit limiting on its own: take the means to apply colour, even if it's just a couple of coloured pencils to help your drawing jump off the page: 2) Don't attempt photo-realism: it's impossible in the time you have, so be creative. You don't have to draw everything you see: you can focus in on details; you're also allowed to leave things out; or you can do a very minimal background to throw forwards what you are really interested in: 3) If your subject moves half way though, you can sometimes create a fun page by starting again and again. Different coloured lines can make the resulting confusion easier to see: 4) Be comfortable: take something to sit on, as there's seldom a chair when you need one. But you don't generally need to lug a stool - a little hiker's pad will fit into your bag, so you can sit on the ground anywhere. 5) Consider your sketchbook spread to be a piece of reportage, rather than just creating a drawing: play with different ways of filling the space: 6) You can incorporate little notes in your sketch, or hand-drawn text, to record what you hear as well as what you see, or to note small activities which happen in the location while you are there. I sometimes incorporate snatches of conversation: And finally... 7) It's easy to get anxious if people come up to you, but just chat to them. Consider them part of the overall 'I was there' experience (and try to remember - most onlookers are unlikely to be able to draw as well as you, no matter how disappointed you might be with your efforts). Other stuff that might help: I have written a post full of hot tips on drawing people in public, if that's something you fancy giving a try. This post also gives you different techniques for drawing people: how to do speed-sketches for capturing poses. The same post also suggests an unusual approach to drawing buildings. Sketches That Sing talks about different ways of looking, and offers ideas to help you experiment. Quick-on-the-Draw is a workshop I delivered last year, with techniques to help you to speed up your sketching. Also, the short film, Lynne Chapman on Sketchbooks, explains how I got back into sketchbook keeping and talks a little about how I work. You might get some inspiration by flicking through some of the sketches on my website. I scan them, partly because I am proud of them and want to show them off, but it's also because I remember how seeing other people's sketchbooks on the Urban Sketchers site re-lit my fire some years ago, and gave me lots of new ideas. If I can inspire others in turn, that would be great. Finally, a bit of shameless self-promotion: I do have a PowerPoint lecture about location sketching, aimed at Art and Design students or fellow professionals. Let me know if this might be of interest.
The Home Again Quilt Pattern has nine colorway options to suit your style! Keep reading to learn more about this cozy quilt along.
Enjoy this easy and traditional recipe for pesto Genovese. Use in salads, on pizza, bread or with your pasta!
Izuku Midoriya and Katsuki Bakugo has always had a rough relationship, to say the least. Katsuki always hated Izuku, or as he calls him, "Deku", for being a quirkless nobody. His hatred grew even more once Midoriya received his quirk and started attending UA. Bakugo and Midoriya are jealous of one another and that's why they have trouble communicating. All the teachers at UA have noticed this. So they came up with a strategy to make the two get a long. Will their plan crumble or work better than ever?
The Emerald Street Residence has not always been as dazzling as the current pictures suggest. Built in 1953, the house was originally designed by New Orleans-based Curtis and Davis Architects, the architectural partnership responsible for so-called New Orleans Modernism.
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Learning Printables For 2 Year Old - Get these printables for your toddler you can do at home! These are fun and easy printables for toddlers!
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This hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Poor Man's Stew is a perfect dish for chilly evenings or busy days when you want a meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare. With tender potatoes, carrots, and savory ground beef, this stew is a nostalgic favorite that warms the soul.
Help your military kids count down those long days until daddy is home again with a deployment wall! Here's how we made ours!
A popular in Middle Easters green soup that can be made in many different ways but the most famous is the Egyptian Molokhia. Join me and I will show you all the tips and tricks for making the best Egyptian Molokhia ever.
Have you ever noticed how little ones love to read the same story again and again... and again and again? While fabulous for developing language skills, this also gives little ones a much-desired sense of control and predictability in their day. The same holds true with a daily rhythm. When little ones know what to
This clipart single contains an illustration of a home plants. This is a digital printable file. You will be able to download and print as many times as you want. You can use any paper that will fit your printer. Color model CMYK. Instant download of the file with Etsy right after purchasing. INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE: ● 1 JPG file 6x6 inch (1800 pixels x 1800 pixels) 300 DPI (white background); ● 1 PNG file (transparent background); IMPORTANT! It is a digital product and by mail nothing goes. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Pay purchase. 2. Load the digital file directly with Etsy. 3. Print the file. You can use the home printer or professional. Some colors can be displayed in different ways depending on your monitor settings. Downloaded products are non refundable. I will be glad to see you again in your shop. Thank you for stopping by ♥
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Paint Van Gogh's Starry Night using forks! Learn about creating movement and texture in painting like Van Gogh with this fun and engaging art project that will have your kids wanting to paint with forks over and over again! A great process art project.
This DIY "Miracle" Night Cream can help moisturize, hydrate, brighten, and freshen skin all while decreasing sun spots and dark circles.
