Continuing on with my sketching in the last few weeks I've noticed a change in how I feel about my "failed" drawings. In the past when I made a drawing I didn't like, it would often result in me packing my pens away for weeks or months until I was ready to try again. However, drawing now most days has taken the pressure off my expectations. If I make a blunder I'm marking it down as one step closer to a better sketch, and just try not to repeat that mistake the next day.
There are still improvements I'd like to make in the following pics but its been a good feeling to produce these sketches of places I enjoy visiting.
The Secret Closet in Narraweena
Rope & Anchor Cafe in Manly
John & Ginger in Freshwater
Wow - love these.
ReplyDeleteEspecially the last one.XX
Thanks very much Jennie! It's been fun finding places to sketch ... although I'm still prefer ones with a coffee shop directly opposite so I can sit, eat and coffee my way through the sketch :)
DeleteThese are beautiful Chantal. They all evoke different responses but each is very appealing. I really love your style xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina! Its been really rewarding to be drawing so often and see the differences that come about from drawing various subjects. Really glad you like the style of my drawing :)
DeleteI am thoroughly enjoying peeking into your wonderful sketchbook! I love theses scenes- the little details and the way they capture the feeling of a place, I find them quite relaxing to look at. And what a wonderful feeling it must be to draw on a regular basis...
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Emily! I have slowed in the past weeks as we are in the midst once again of reviewing a new place to live (I know you know what that's like!). But there's also good value in the therapy that this drawing brings me so its another good reason to keep at it when times are a little stressful and unpredictable!
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