Plein air drawing is fun. Here are some recent discovery that I would love to share:
How many sketchbooks do you carry?
While I usually have one small sketchbook with me in my bag all the time, I have at least 2 when I go out to draw. That way, when the paint on one sketchbook is still wet, I can continue to draw or paint using my 2nd sketchbook, without having to wait for the paint to dry.
Too much information
When drawing outdoors, what is in front can be daunting at times when there is a lot of information. Look another way and there is more information. Know that you don’t have to draw everything. Start small, visually crop a section of the scene. And if you cannot really see the details, leave them out. For example, while drawing in the city, I sometimes select a building, then only draw a small section such as a dome or a window.
Remember that drawing is fun
Even if your drawing doesn’t turn out as you imagined, you are on the path to becoming a better artist. Enjoy the journey.
Happy Paint Party Friday.
A bit of news:
On a totally different topic, here is a bit of exciting news. I have been working on a range of journals, and I launched the website today. I am road testing one of them by doing lots of drawings and applying watercolour. I am very pleased (really!)– the paper stock is great and my supplier has done a good job putting the book together.
Oh, I also started a Facebook page, so if you visit and click the “LIKE” button, you will receive updates. If you do visit the links, please let me know what you think.
By the way, please meet my business partner at DottedSquare.com (below)
I wish you all a Happy Weekend.
Great tips and gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteEspecially like the tip about having 2 sketchbooks while working outside in case one is wet with work!
Never thought of that! :)
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Thanks Mary.
ReplyDeletegreat tips and love that drawing... like Mary I never thought to have another ready to go while it the other is wet ...xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracy.
DeleteYour illustrations are wonderful!! I appreciate you sharing the little art lesson!! Congratulations on those art journal, very pretty. Hope you sell lots!! Happy ppf!
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Thanks Giggles. Re the journals, yes, I hope so too :). Happy weekend, Ev
Deletebeautiful art, thanks for the drawing tip and good luck with your venture!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine. I appreciate that :).
DeleteThat is a great drawing -expressive and yet detailed. I like your advice - well said. Also I would also like to add the use of a picture frame to isolate sections (your fingers or a piece of paper with a square hole). I am sure you have used that too:)
ReplyDeleteHi Lorik
DeleteYes, I agree with yu. Fingers for me :). Thanks.
Ev
Loving your ink drawing, such a wonderful scene with loads of detail. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteThanks Netty. Hope you are having a nice weekend, Ev
DeleteThanks for the wonderful hints, Evelyn. Your drawing is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTHanks Faye. Hope you are having a great weekend. Ev
DeleteThat's a great idea to carry two sketchbooks, your work is great. Saludos
ReplyDeleteThanks La Abela
DeleteHope you are having a good weekend, Evelyn
Hi Evelyn, found you! Good luck with your new ventures. Carole.
ReplyDeleteHey Carole
DeleteThannks :).
Evely
Good grief that's what my daughter tells me, You don't have to draw it all, just pick out what you like. . . I carry two (different sizes) even though I'm not using anything wet. Pencil sketching/drawing AND prismacolor. Sketching fast (as the group leader and definitely the best artist) is a way to become more effect in my work. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteJanet, sometimes I think I am too ambitious and carry too much. I think I should get a smaller bag.
DeleteI forgot to mention your painting is wonderful. You have so much on those 2 pages and they are fantastic. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet :).
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