Andrew started us off with a sheaf of useful crib sheets, and the wise words,’Always have a piece of paper and a pencil with you, just incase an idea sneaks up on you’
He talked us through the different basic approaches to drawing a group of objects (see sheet below)
Then we were off, starting with some quick timed drawings of a group of three dimensional objects in 1,3 and 5 minute time slots.
He talked us through the different basic approaches to drawing a group of objects (see sheet below)
Then we were off, starting with some quick timed drawings of a group of three dimensional objects in 1,3 and 5 minute time slots.
The second challenge was to draw a candle lamp with a large glass shade using white media on black paper. Creating a symmetrical shape by drawing a line down the centre of the paper, positioning the ellipses, rim, base, and centre, and then drawing a profile shape on one side and reproducing it on the other side.( this was actually easier than I’m making I’d sound, but by no means simple!)
then adding tones and highlights reflected in the glass.
then adding tones and highlights reflected in the glass.
Our third task was to create the illusion of distance, by thinking of a view as a series of layers, with those furthest from us being the least distinct, and therefore needing less detail and more muted tones, and detail and strength of colour increasing as we progress to the foreground.of the picture.
We each drew/coloured a sprig of tree foliage and by using tracing paper to create the illusion of a background layer, we literally created a visual layering effect.
see below for the results…
We each drew/coloured a sprig of tree foliage and by using tracing paper to create the illusion of a background layer, we literally created a visual layering effect.
see below for the results…
Finally we were given the challenge of drawing a lit candle emphasising the subtly darkening tones of the candle as we got further from the flame, and emphasising the high points of the flame
Andrew was very generous with his expertise, and materials, we all came home with a new white pastel crayon, white charcoal, a white marker pen, AND a black marker pen, and a head full of useful tips on how to use them.
Finally Ian has finished this very successful landscape/seascape in pastel inspired by Andrew’s previous workshop a few weeks ago.
Finally Ian has finished this very successful landscape/seascape in pastel inspired by Andrew’s previous workshop a few weeks ago.
- Messages from Lesley:
- EXHIBITIONS : Paper copies of entry forms for both exhibitions will be available at the next meeting and subsequent meetings until the end of the winter session. There will also be a copy for reference on the members page of the website THE FORMS THIS YEAR ARE DIFFERENT SO PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
- The Chairman’s project ‘On the Edge’ is due at our last session, April 24th.
- The summer programme will be available shortly on the website.
- Hannah is in charge of next week’s blog.
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