warmer days, and windy
a 44 degree temperature change in four days
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and time
time to explore the landscape, both inside and out
I began with a photo
then explored shape
thought about line
considered texture
and played with value
pencil, charcoal, and paint
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after that a more considered drawing
trying hard to keep it loose
some things I got right, others not so much
the second try (lower drawing) was better, at least the cliffs were, but still not as imposing as they should be
in both the trees at the right are not broken up enough
things to work on
always
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I'm pleased, though I think I'm more pleased that I actually got to sit down and do this than anything, it was just so delightful
next week I head home so I'll be making the most of these last few days, getting in a few more river walks
today's took me along the river on my usual path
and then over the bridge to the other side and a slightly different perspective
looking over toward downtown
the low sparkling light of a northern winter's day
3 comments:
'Things to work on - always' resonated. It's good to realize that and not get stuck in a rut of repeating the same processes with the same results. I try to challenge myself with each landscape I create and attempt to come up with a new-to-me technique to get where I want (or more like, hope!) to get to. I don't want to stagnate and become bored with what I'm doing because if I'm bored it will come through to the viewer.
Loving your thought processes and your single word objectives... shape, line, texture, value. Your drawings are delightful and the photos stunning as always. The two little paintings at the bottom are reminiscent of vintage postcards.
Shadows blue on the white snow against a burnt sienna shed - what a lovely sight for your walk!
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