- Plain (as it gets)
- 20 January 08
- Illustration Friday
- 4 Comments
Medium: Pencil
Size: 450mm x 210mm
This is as plain as it gets for me. I will need to take this basic line sketch and transfer it across to the bottom of the piece I am currently working on, and start adding detail, detail and more detail until it blends in with what I've already got. Trust me it's time consuming but will hopefully be worth it in the end. Those outlines of trees will turn into London Plane Trees - with the one on the extreme right bound to be a source of major frustration over the coming days (please don't say weeks!).
UPDATE: Some wee progress since last time (see below). Again I've decided to start from the right hand side, I feel it's easier moving in this direction as I'm better able to hide or rework any errors in perspective on the left side, whereas I have no margin for error on the right hand side. Also, I know that this light pole is correct with respect to perspective and by completing it first it will act as a good guide for other elements of the drawing.
comments
Great lines, really nice work!
Posted by rui sousa on 20.01.08 at 11.21pm
Very nice! I cant wait to see it finished
Posted by PamYla on 21.01.08 at 06.10am
I do that a lot as well…but I’ve learned slow and planned works out better for me than doing a bunch of work and screwing up a small part that ruins an entire piece…great update and look forward to more.
Posted by Brine Blank on 22.01.08 at 03.57am
This is amazing. It has the look of a vintage photograph. Such patience you have. Interesting working from right to left. I mostly work from the top (I think) or at least, I do when I’m painting otherwise I’d put my fist in it and make a mess.
Posted by Wendy Shortland on 29.01.08 at 08.26am