Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Monday, August 12, 2013
Sketchbook Challenge - Day 52...Pat Frank
I can't seem to get enough of sketching our sweet little grandkiddos! This one is our youngest...Isla Bleu! She's 14 months old now...but was a bit younger when this photo was taken. She's showing off her two new teeth, I have no doubt!!
And that's it for now. I'm off to figure out what I'll be sketching today!!
Pat
And that's it for now. I'm off to figure out what I'll be sketching today!!
Pat
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Pat Frank - Days 49, 50, & 51
Back again with a few new sketches...
Day 49... I completed my sketch of my head model "Amy"... (I'm so glad I have her...she's fun to draw...and she rarely blinks!!)
Day 50...I should be practicing sketching shapes that are "noses"...but decided to sketch something from www.PaintMyPhoto.Com instead.
Day 51...So, I decided I work on sketching shapes that are noses...and found a darling photo of our handsome grandson, Brody. So I started with shapes that are his eyes and nose...and just kept going! Unfortunately, since I had initially intended on practicing sketching the shapes that make up Brody's nose and eyes, I didn't leave any room for the top of his head! But I finished it anyway! I plan to re-draw this on nicer paper...preferable centered on the page so I can include the top of his head!
Oh...and I should just mention here...in case you missed it...those shapes that make up the things we commonly refer to as "noses"...still baffle me. It looks like I have more practicing to do!
Catch ya later...Pat
Day 49... I completed my sketch of my head model "Amy"... (I'm so glad I have her...she's fun to draw...and she rarely blinks!!)
Day 50...I should be practicing sketching shapes that are "noses"...but decided to sketch something from www.PaintMyPhoto.Com instead.
Day 51...So, I decided I work on sketching shapes that are noses...and found a darling photo of our handsome grandson, Brody. So I started with shapes that are his eyes and nose...and just kept going! Unfortunately, since I had initially intended on practicing sketching the shapes that make up Brody's nose and eyes, I didn't leave any room for the top of his head! But I finished it anyway! I plan to re-draw this on nicer paper...preferable centered on the page so I can include the top of his head!
Oh...and I should just mention here...in case you missed it...those shapes that make up the things we commonly refer to as "noses"...still baffle me. It looks like I have more practicing to do!
Catch ya later...Pat
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Hi all,
I'm finally back to post a few more sketches!
This one I recently finished after working on and off on it throughout the summer.
On Monday morning my sister and I got our wisdom teeth out, so I've just been laying on the pull-out sofa for most of the week eating mushy food and (of course) Blue Bell ice cream. I used charcoal to sketch from a couple magazines and really enjoyed the looseness of it!
I'm finally back to post a few more sketches!
This one I recently finished after working on and off on it throughout the summer.
On Monday morning my sister and I got our wisdom teeth out, so I've just been laying on the pull-out sofa for most of the week eating mushy food and (of course) Blue Bell ice cream. I used charcoal to sketch from a couple magazines and really enjoyed the looseness of it!
One of the movies I watched this week was Singin' in the Rain :) I paused it a couple times to so some quick drawings. Even though it was pretty tiny, capturing the face on the second one was way harder than I anticipated!
Pat Frank...Days 46, 47, & 48
Back again with a few new sketches...
Day 46 - I started sketching "Amy" (head form)...here are 2 pics...in the first one, I stepped back and realized her facial proportions were a bit off...so in the second photo, you can see that I lengthened her face a bit...now it reads better (I think)....
Day 47 - I decided to do another sketch of Sophie (in my watercolor sketchbook) so I could practice some watercolor techniques....
Day 48 - This was a pretty weird day...I started to sketch a poppy while at the doctor's office...but didn't quite have time to finish it, since the doc came in! Then I trundled off to the lab to have some blood drawn...and decided to sketch one of the lamps in the waiting room...but was called to "donate" some blood...so didn't get a chance to develop that sketch. After that I went to Starbucks for a latte...if you look closely, you may be able to see the latte foam that I accidentally smudged onto the page!! Then...once I got home, I sketched a couple of body parts...an eye...and a baby's smiling mouth!
And that's it for now...but I'll be back soon!
Pat
Day 46 - I started sketching "Amy" (head form)...here are 2 pics...in the first one, I stepped back and realized her facial proportions were a bit off...so in the second photo, you can see that I lengthened her face a bit...now it reads better (I think)....
Day 47 - I decided to do another sketch of Sophie (in my watercolor sketchbook) so I could practice some watercolor techniques....
Day 48 - This was a pretty weird day...I started to sketch a poppy while at the doctor's office...but didn't quite have time to finish it, since the doc came in! Then I trundled off to the lab to have some blood drawn...and decided to sketch one of the lamps in the waiting room...but was called to "donate" some blood...so didn't get a chance to develop that sketch. After that I went to Starbucks for a latte...if you look closely, you may be able to see the latte foam that I accidentally smudged onto the page!! Then...once I got home, I sketched a couple of body parts...an eye...and a baby's smiling mouth!
And that's it for now...but I'll be back soon!
Pat
Monday, August 5, 2013
Pat Frank - Days 40-45
Still sketching away...and learning the value of measuring over and over and over again!! I've been drawing some from my Bargue Plates...and just had to throw in a couple of faces!
Days 40 & 41...Feet, feet...
Day 42...And more feet!
Day 43...The beginnings of "Garrett"...I'll post another pic of him as it develops...
Day 44...Sketch of a photo in Mary Whyte's "figure drawing" book. This painting of hers is titled "Red Umbrella". This girl's eyes look huge...but I measured...I really did! Hmmmm!
Day 45...Our youngest granddaughter, Isla Bleu. This was sketched from a photo I have of her. I can't tell you how many times I measured the space between her eyes. It looked so wide...but, measure I did! I measured the size of each eye (width and length)...as well as the space between them. And...it's accurate. Unfortunately, I was so focused on the eyes that I forgot to measure the length of the nose...until I was almost done!! So...not surprisingly, her nose was about 1/4 inch too long! arrggh! I had to erase the lower part of her face and completely re-do her nose and mouth. The measurements are correct now. And I think she's a cutie!!
And that's it for now. See you soon.
Pat
Days 40 & 41...Feet, feet...
Day 42...And more feet!
Day 43...The beginnings of "Garrett"...I'll post another pic of him as it develops...
Day 44...Sketch of a photo in Mary Whyte's "figure drawing" book. This painting of hers is titled "Red Umbrella". This girl's eyes look huge...but I measured...I really did! Hmmmm!
Day 45...Our youngest granddaughter, Isla Bleu. This was sketched from a photo I have of her. I can't tell you how many times I measured the space between her eyes. It looked so wide...but, measure I did! I measured the size of each eye (width and length)...as well as the space between them. And...it's accurate. Unfortunately, I was so focused on the eyes that I forgot to measure the length of the nose...until I was almost done!! So...not surprisingly, her nose was about 1/4 inch too long! arrggh! I had to erase the lower part of her face and completely re-do her nose and mouth. The measurements are correct now. And I think she's a cutie!!
And that's it for now. See you soon.
Pat
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
last night i dreamt that i filled up not one, but two whole sketchbooks with drawings in just a day.
man - if it were only so. i have been so busy at the studio, my 4 other jobs, and our garden, that i have not had time to sit down and sketch. - need to get back at it!!
if any of you ladies are interested - there is a wonderful festival here in my little ol' town on August 10th - its called the edible food fest in Orange - and i will have a booth at which i will be selling my wares.. check out the link for the happenings. there is also a show at the local art center at the same time - also celebrating the local harvest - in which i will have 2 pieces to show for.
i know its a stretch from Richmond - about 1.5 hours, but its gorgeous out here!
and if you come, swing my my booth and say HI!
man - if it were only so. i have been so busy at the studio, my 4 other jobs, and our garden, that i have not had time to sit down and sketch. - need to get back at it!!
if any of you ladies are interested - there is a wonderful festival here in my little ol' town on August 10th - its called the edible food fest in Orange - and i will have a booth at which i will be selling my wares.. check out the link for the happenings. there is also a show at the local art center at the same time - also celebrating the local harvest - in which i will have 2 pieces to show for.
i know its a stretch from Richmond - about 1.5 hours, but its gorgeous out here!
and if you come, swing my my booth and say HI!
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