I just wanna be able to draw. Now.
But that's not how it works. That's not how any of this works. (how I love that commercial)
But I forged ahead and last night sat down with a will and a purpose - to draw and paint something recognizable. I went slowly (sooo difficult) and drew what I saw, not what I thought I saw.
Then I painted it, again going slowly and really looking at my subject, changing my paint colors little by little as I layered.
And a crazy thing happened. I drew and painted something I'm happy with.
Behold.
So thanks, Mary Ann! I may end up being able to sketch after this class.
It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteGood on you for your patience. I feel the same way about the blind contour, long process, I want it NOW, etc., but the slower I go, the better I get. And in the end it's worth it. There's no better feeling than making something you're pleased with!
Oh, how cool! Didn't know you were taking MA's class. I love your little drawing/painting! Way to go.
ReplyDeleteIt's not Monet because it's you...and it's lovely!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHooray for you! It's charming and totally recognizable! I want to do that too. But like you, I don't have the patience to practice, practice, practice. I read an exercise somewhere that suggested drawing the same thing every day for 30 days - from different angles, etc. I might get 2 or 3 done before being so "over" it.... And so I admire your effort even more!
ReplyDeleteYay! And it's delightful!
ReplyDeleteBravo...at least you tried. You sketch is lovely and as time goes on it does get easier.
ReplyDeleteit's really very sweet.....I love it....the more you sketch you will see the easier it will become....my art instructor years ago said to carry a sketch book with you at all times...and that's what I try to do.........enjoy your sketching........
ReplyDeleteReally good drawing! I like it!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! You are much better than you give yourself credit for being Leslie! Keep at it and who knows what wonders might happen!
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