I am very glad I took the challenge from Brenda Swenson (to do one ink sketch a day for 75 days with no pencil under-drawing first). I have noticed a "lightening up" in my attitude -- I'm not as concerned as I used to be about the finished product looking exactly as seen in my mind. Now it's more drawing for the joy of it.
I just looked at your entire set on flickr. Wow. Great job and I love all of your drawings!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann! This has helped me grow more confident . . . I'm hoping that will continue in other areas, like painting directly with watercolor without pencil or pen lines.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you!!! I'm struggling a bit with my own but hanging in there. You are an inspiration. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI actually skipped a week (caught a horrid head cold) but tried hard to catch up after feeling better. I don't think it's the time as much as the commitment to finish.
ReplyDeleteink sketching and water colour have so much in common, they're both unforgiving of mistakes, no easy erase option like with pencil or acrylic or oils. Sounds like you had the best experience with it and can't wait to see the watercolours.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Peter! I've had a tough time learning to let the media have its own way sometime.
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