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December 21, 2008

two three from the sketchbooks

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Tina and the sun, ink and oil pastel on paper

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Tara profile, ink on paper

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Sarah, ink on paper

Sketch is a tricky word. It has connotations of speed and flippancy, as if it’s just slap-dash. Certainly the marks are usually done quickly, but to be successful it has to draw on experience, and experience only comes with time.

UPDATE: things usually come in threes...

Posted by john at December 21, 2008 11:18 AM

Comments

I think it's got something to do with knowing where to MAKE the marks. Once you know that (and I don't, but you do!) then it can be done fast. I love both of these.

Posted by: Daphne at December 21, 2008 04:45 PM