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The shape of the squash is uncomplicated, but not so its dessicated leaf and tightly spiralled tendrils. Doing a pure contour drawing (not looking at the drawing but only at the subject while doing the drawing), I had lines going all over the place.
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| Pure contour |
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| Detail of pure contour |
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| Subject detail |
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Doing an accurate botanical rendition of this leaf would take sharper eyes than mine. I must be content with somewhat impressionistic drawing.
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| Drawing detail #2 |
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Very nice, Pamela. I can see there's a lot to this whole process. I especially like the subject detail of the stem and leaf. Karen
ReplyDeleteComment received in e-mail: "I love all squash, pumpkin,gourd in almost any form the family takes. As well I do love the evolutions which came forth in Chinese pottery from these shapes. A noble subject for drawing. I do wish you would accept that the version that comes out of you is often far nicer than some perfectly realistic copy. For one your mouse was far more interesting than a perfect rendering of the rubber model could be. I liked the long tail. Your good inner sensitivity comes through. I hope I don't intrude by writing to you on email. I did try to comment on the blog page but it doesn't want to communicate."
ReplyDeleteKaren, the instructor of the drawing class I took this fall recommended we do 10 pure contour drawings for every one modified (looking at) drawing. My usual ration is 1:1, although in the case of the rat I went back and did additional pure contours after the "final" drawing. Sometimes I use a stump to blend shadows, sometimes not. But I like the way the process is evolving on its own.
ReplyDeleteMarolyn, for me the critique is part of the process. I critique my drawings, and David critiques them, also. When and where I see flaws, it isn't a way of saying the drawing "isn't good enough." I'm happy with where I am right now, and if I weren't the drawing wouldn't work as meditation. I appreciate very much your appreciation! I guess my ultimate goal (which I may never reach, and that's okay, too) would be to have whether or not my drawing matches the subject realistically a matter of my own choice, rather than accident. Make sense?
Thank you both for visiting and giving feedback.
Pamela....Will you be adding a link for this new blog to the sidebar list Other Aspects of my Life on DEB? Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me, Karen. I just did it.
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