However, I was smart enough to realize that I might have another day or two of being stuck for a sketching subject. Since I received more than one suggestion, I kept a list of the other ideas to use on another uninspired day. One of those ideas was to sketch my running shoe, so less than a week later I did just that.
sneaker sketch
graphite in cahier sketch book
copyright 2010 Stacy L. Rowan
doll sketch
graphite in cahier sketch book
copyright 2010 Stacy L. Rowan
The doll made a good model because she stayed very still and didn't take any breaks, but the sketch makes her look a little creepy. I'm not quite sure why. I also had some difficulty adjusting the image. I think the original sketch looks better than the image here.
3 comments:
I think its the dolls eyes that make it look creepy, well done sketch still :)
Dolls are a bit creepy anyway, but the sketch is quite effective.
Its not always easy to find a subject to sketch that inspires you. I've found that if I just take an everyday item that's in front of me and start to draw it, the process pulls me in, no matter what it is.
Kitchens and fridges and cupboards hold a myriad of subject matter. A corner of a room, view from a window etc etc.
Jennifer, I think you are right! I couldn't see it until you pointed it out, but I think the problem is that this dolls eyes are flat not a sphere like real eyes.
Jeanette, I haven't found the same to be true for me. If I pick something to sketch that I don't want to sketch, the sketch turns out horrible. So far I've been lucky and always find something that will work as a subject, but some days it's tougher than others.
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