Artists Sketches

by Sharon Weaver on 8/26/2009 12:51:13 PM2 Comments

Portrait

      Refining my drawing skills has become one of my most important goals. It is crucial in my painting for a spontaneous and accurate representation.

       Last week, I painted the figure using oil paints. I would have enjoyed refining that study but my oil painting gear is in Colorado for Victor Celebrates the Arts, so instead I did a few pencil sketches.

       I started with a portrait of the model. I placed in the features with a light charcoal and then built up the details. Highlights where added with a white pencil. Her slight scowl is a trademark of hers.

Girl with Champagne Glass

I then did a full figure sketch. The trick for me is using different pencils for different techniques. One pencil is for fine lines, a charcoal pencil for smudging shadows, and a very dark wax pencil for accents. There are so many opportunities to sketch, that I am making it a point to keep a sketchbook with me at all times.

While I am in Colorado, I won't be able to post any blogs but I will have a lot to share once I return so till than, be creative.

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2 Responses to Artists Sketches

	crazyzoar via weavz.fineartstudioonline.com	8 months ago
	Newsprint and typing paper may be useful for practice and rough sketches. Tracing paper is used to experiment over a half-finished drawing, and to transfer a design from one sheet to another. Cartridge paper is the basic type of drawing paper sold in pads. Bristol board and even heavier acid-free boards, frequently with smooth finishes, are used for drawing fine detail and do not distort when wet media (ink, washes) are applied. Vellum is extremely smooth and suitable for very fine detail. Coldpressed watercolor paper may be favored for ink drawing due to its texture.

	Simon via weavz.fineartstudioonline.com	8 months ago
	This is amazing post.

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