The theme for the Waverley Art Quilters this year is Back to Nature. We have a different topic every month to research and draw. Our topics for the last couple of months have been Insects and Birds.
I have enjoyed working in my sketchbook and I think I am improving with my drawing. At least it makes me do it, otherwise there is never enough time no matter how good my intentions are.
Here are some of my insect drawings. I like using a fine liner pen but I sketch lightly in pencil first until I am happy with the result.
Our most recent topic has been birds and I have found them much more challenging. I wanted to start adding some colour to my drawings. The book is only A5 size and because the drawings are not very big, I have tried using water soluble coloured pencils when I have added colour instead of paint. I've tried Derwent Inktense and Derwent Graphitint pencils.
I don't spend a lot of time on my drawing, but I do enjoy them. There is still a couple of weeks until our next meeting, so I think I'll try drawing a few more birds to try and get better.
Bye for now,
Linda
2 comments:
Well done! I always admire people who can draw because it's way outside of my wheelhouse. My drawings of either birds or insects would be pre-school level at best.
I used to say that about my drawing attempts too, Magpie Mumblings. I am just persevering now. I remember someone saying that if you can learn to write your name, you can learn to draw.
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