What I Want to Practice: Finding a starting place Using gestural drawing to map out the composition on the page. Using correct proportion Understanding perspective Using contour lines for emphasis Experimenting with eraser for highlights Knowing when to stop (exercise vs finished drawing) My Plan Watch video in full, then try to draw using only…
Category: art lessons
Week 2: Horse, by Sunnyside
What I Want to Practice: Finding a starting place Using correct proportion Using contour lines for emphasis Observing from photo, not instructor’s drawing Experimenting with eraser for highlights Knowing when to stop (exercise vs finished drawing) My Plan Watch video in full, then try to draw using only reference photo Use only an HB pencil,…
Week 1: Avocado, by Sunnyside
OK. The time has come. After decades of planning to take art lessons, I finally enrolled in The Virtual Instructor with Matt Fussell. Inspired by Judith at Artistcoveries, I am determined to embrace – and learn – from every mistake, even though being a brand new beginner is intimidating to this recovering perfectionist. Today, at…
At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet 