I don't think that will ever be, but I can still derive pleasure from copying someone else's work. The web is fantastic for this. So many tutorials on YouTube! I often read Kirsten's blog and find quick sketches of tulips, an amaryllis, or amaryllis again here, I sometimes copy them in the hope that one day I will have the courage to draw my own amaryllis. Don't hold your breath!
But once a month the Women's Institute Learning Hub has a drawing session and last night was the night. There is no pretence that we are fantastic artists - the instructions given are incredibly simple- but we just copy the tutor. It's about mindfulness more than anything.
But I make no aplogies. Actually that's one of the rules. We must not deprecate our own efforts, but accept them. However, for the avoidance of doubt, I will say these are snowdrops!
They definitely are snowdrops - look very good - well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Even though I just copy the tutor, I need reassurance.
DeleteI follow Kerstin as well, she makes simple sketches look brilliant, I tend to over complicate any sketch I try, I love your snowdrops.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, she has a real knack of seeing what is important and recording it while leaving out the visual clutter.
DeleteThank you! I must admit the amaryllis overfaced me at first, but starting with the bud it became easier. I learned from a book it's a case of drawing what you actually see, not what you think you see... I recommend Mark Kistler 'learn to draw in 30 days'. I learned so much from his simple step by step instructions
ReplyDeleteThe snowdrops you've drawn are lovely, so evocative of spring.
ReplyDeleteWell done and it’s so good to have some mindful time. Catriona
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