Posts Tagged ‘sketches’
Art and memory: Developing skills
November 7, 2013
Above: Leslie Moffat Ward “Trees near Holdenhurst”, 1913, etching Some techniques used by artists to develop the application of memory Approach these “exercises” in a playful, experimental way and in any order that you prefer. They are really mind games rather than true drawing exercises. These methods are primarily designed to change the way that you see and remember. […]
2013 | Blog, Sketches | Tags: essence of an object, exercises, Manet, memory, sketchbook, sketches
Holiday Sketchbook: Rome and Santa Marinella
July 12, 2013
Above: Santa Marinella beach, near Rome Our recent family holiday in Italy was a good mixture of sightseeing, exploration, eating out, beach time and relaxing together. I continued to draw and sketch, aiming to make the images as varied as the holiday itself. Here are some pages from these sketchbooks: Santa Marinella Above: Holiday roof terrace Above: Santa […]
2013 | Blog, Sketches | Tags: beach, sketchbook, sketches, travel journalComments (1)
Dogs at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nice
August 8, 2012
A gallery visit and some surprise dogs My sketch of Michel de Tarkowsky’s bronze sculpture, “Les deux amis”, 1901 Nice is a perfect holiday destination for artists. This part of southern France is renowned for its wonderful natural light and has traditionally been a destination for those who wish to paint outdoors. Even if you […]
2012 | Blog, Sketches | Tags: blog, dogs, sketchbook, sketches
Tips on sketching at the beach: Which materials to use
August 2, 2012
Holiday in southern France A practical approach to sketching on the beach A busy beach is a fantastic place to draw people. Some will rest in one position long enough for a quick sketch, though you may also wish to pay attention to those who are playing, stretching, drying their hair, etc. Beach sketching has some advantages […]