Monday, January 10, 2011

Sketch to be a better artist....



That's right. Sketch. Many of us hate to, but the fact is good drawing is the foundation for good paintings. Now, I realize, that my painting classes are for anyone with any skills. No drawing necessary. However, for those of you who want to take it to the next level, try some sketching. These little sketches are from a moleskin notebook that I keep with me for notes/painting ideas etc. The sketches are from a library book about drawing birds. I just sat down and did some quickie (5 or 6 minute) sketches from the book. I find using a book to get started makes it easier to transition to drawing from life. Happy Painting (Or Sketching!!!)
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13 comments:

  1. Erika Lee @ A Tiny RocketJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Your birds are gorgeous. Sketching is good practice.

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  2. MichelleJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful sketches...I love birds!

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  3. Happy Little Trees StudioJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Thank you! I'm really into birds too! My favorite place to run here in Naples is a park that has TONS of birds.. It makes me forget I'm exercising!!!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Okay...now I am motivated...again. I have a couple of journals that I have started over the years just for sketching...I get started...then.... Okay...now where are they....

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  5. Happy Little Trees StudioJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    LOL!

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  6. Mary Sheehan WinnJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Lovely sketches and it's true the sketching is the 'heavy lifting' of one's art. Kind of like going to the gym.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! I love birds! I feed them all year round! I'm not good at sketching so I use my camera instead! :)

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  8. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    HEY! =D last thing I sketched this week was an owl!!! Love sketching and painting birds/raptors..Looking good! Have a great weekend!

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  9. Happy Little Trees StudioJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Thanks everyone! Michele, I LOVE owls!!! My fav are Barred Owls.

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  10. nina kuriloffJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I completely agree with your words "...the fact is good drawing is the foundation for good paintings..."

    :)

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  11. Amanda WGJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Hi there,
    I just found you through Aubrey paints (I loved your input on her fine art vs hobby discussion). These sketches are wonderful! Sketching is my favorite thing to do, but I still dont do it enough.
    Thanks for the inspiration! Even sitting down for 10 minutes a day is good practice
    great blog :)

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  12. Crystal CookJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I completely agree with you! I love sketching and think it is crucial to developing as an artist. I really love yours. Lovely!!

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  13. Happy Little Trees StudioJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Hey, nice to meet you guys!!

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