This was done quite quickly. I never did finish it, but would have liked to have done more with the flowers. Its best to work on a painting as a whole in the early stages, composition, rather than focusing on one section.
Dec 15, 2006
still life
This was done quite quickly. I never did finish it, but would have liked to have done more with the flowers. Its best to work on a painting as a whole in the early stages, composition, rather than focusing on one section.
Dec 14, 2006
life class
I hardly use markers but they are quite fun to work with, that distinct smell under your nose just to remind you that its not a pencil. But if the tip is left on the paper for too long the ink seeps through.
a brief encounter
The following quick sketches were done during my short but sweet stay in the polish countryside. Horses are definently my second favourite animal after apes. This horse was all alone on a huge stretch of land, so I reached for the sketch book so fast, i think I startled it. He kept a close eye on me from then on, half chewing the grass whilst watching. So I tried to tame him and beckoned for him to share with me the tasty sweet i was eating as I had more. Suddenly he changed his mood. Horses have a thing for sweet goodies, and an incredible sense of smell, im sure he picked up the fruity flavour (you know what animals are like with their senses). I think we got on fine from then on. He continued chewing on the liitle stubs of grass with more enthusiasm but would stop now and then in a classic pose just to show that he appreciated my gesture.
london aquarium
Task for the week: animate a fish swimming through water. First we were advised to observe real fish to get an understanding of how they move. So off we went to the london aquarium... Fish in general look like they move so effortlessly, when in fact there is a lot going on structurally, especially sharks. So huge, yet they move gracefully though the water with an ease that defies their size.
london zoo
Task for the week: animate a four legged walk. The class, as aspiring animators, were encouraged to observe from life before getting down to the nitty gritty. So off we went to london zoo, on a freezing monday morning...This cow was too busy eating to pay any attention to me. A stack of dried grass had been tied into a bundle and hung from some sort of hook, so her head was upright whilst feeding instead of the classic down position. But I mean, I was'nt complaining, I think she stood in roughly the same pose for nearly 15 mins. Wow! That may not sound like a lot but that number is BIG in london zoo! You know they say cows have three stomachs, so thats a lot of grass. I had to leave to see the other animals because I was running out of time, but I thanked her for being such a good model, she never heard me, or maybe she did. I came back 30 mins later before leaving, she was still there, on round three I think because her movements were slower.
Of all animals, gorillas have to be my favourite, they have so much presence and are such intelligent and peaceful animals. I tried to capture that classic pose, where you can feel the weight through the upper limbs... but then he moved. The only time he stayed still was to give me a staring match with those intense eyes...) I had to work very fast, it was fun.
in the gesture mood
I felt really gestural tonight at life class, maybe its because we had quite a few short poses and so had to work quickly. Heres a bit of what I gestured out.
Dec 13, 2006
life class
This drawing and the one below are all from the same model, and both done in pen. I enjoy working in pen, its like rock climbing. Every move has to be carefully planned, as mistakes cannot be so easily corrected, as can be seen.
a friend of the family
I got some handy life drawing classes for free this week (my uncles son). I dont want to slack with drawing now that im on xmas break, my belly will naturally increase in size but hey! ITS CHRISTMAS. I had to work quick, kids never stop moving, unless asleep, but even then...
Dec 12, 2006
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