tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710395967782423014.post8322258041499029589..comments2023-07-20T07:54:44.742-04:00Comments on Stacy Rowan's Stop and Draw the Roses: Portrait PracticeStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02494806312648513169noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710395967782423014.post-53283678609429929192009-02-15T12:31:00.000-05:002009-02-15T12:31:00.000-05:00i think speed drawing is an excellent way to impro...i think speed drawing is an excellent way to improve your skills. of course, it may depend on where you're headed with your art. I tend to get bogged down in details and I'm trying to get away from that. time contraints don't allow for fiddling so you tend to focus on the basic elements of your subject. what are the most crucial lines/shapes, etc. that represent the subject best? I think you did a wonderful job on this portrait!Billie Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336330932102277633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710395967782423014.post-4535867793609558292009-02-14T11:05:00.000-05:002009-02-14T11:05:00.000-05:00Anita and Jeanette, I'm not trying to draw and pai...Anita and Jeanette, I'm not trying to draw and paint fast, just faster than I do now. I find the more I draw from life, the better I get at it in terms of speed and accuracy. When I draw a lot from photos, my process seems to slow down. But sometimes creating from reference photos is necessary. This group insures that I regularly draw from life and keep those skills honed.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Rose! Yes, it does feel good to see progress. Seeing improvement in my own work can be pretty motivating. :) <BR/><BR/>Thanks Blue! The group gives me great drawing opportunities and a way to connect with other artists in my area. That's a nice combination.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Mary! I've always enjoyed looking at other artists' drawings on toned paper, but this was the first I've tried it. I'll definitely be using it for more of these portraits.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02494806312648513169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710395967782423014.post-68331847886317268752009-02-13T17:36:00.000-05:002009-02-13T17:36:00.000-05:00You did a great job! I love the colored paper loo...You did a great job! I love the colored paper look. I'm a slow drawer too.Mary Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056981875478602488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710395967782423014.post-39365896276799884362009-02-12T23:43:00.000-05:002009-02-12T23:43:00.000-05:00I am so glad you are finding time for the portrait...I am so glad you are finding time for the portrait group with a live model. What a wonderful idea.<BR/>your drawing is warm and vibrant and honest.<BR/>Go girl!M J Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583326191693218992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710395967782423014.post-55200940034021646332009-02-12T10:59:00.000-05:002009-02-12T10:59:00.000-05:00Looks really good Stacy! I'm so glad that you are ...Looks really good Stacy! I'm so glad that you are making progress...it feels so good doesn't it?<BR/><BR/>I'm sure great things are ahead.Rose Weltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313411909909580181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710395967782423014.post-47403202650085741902009-02-12T08:10:00.000-05:002009-02-12T08:10:00.000-05:00The ability to put down accurate marks can't be me...The ability to put down accurate marks can't be measured by time and I agree with Anita, the more you try to time yourself, the less progress you make.<BR/><BR/>I have found that practice does make a big improvement as does letting yourself concentrate on the process of finding shapes and values instead of the overall piece.<BR/><BR/>Drawing from life, as you've found out, helps hone your skills. Its great to have classes to go and be inspired by others too.<BR/><BR/>With your watercolour, you could try something a lot looser perhaps in a class instead of a tighter piece where drying time is required. Experimentation - you never know where it will lead. :)Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4710395967782423014.post-24911072244017693852009-02-11T23:29:00.000-05:002009-02-11T23:29:00.000-05:00I've never really understood the need for speed ex...I've never really understood the need for speed except for capturing light. I know that accuracy goes right out the window when I try to be fast. Looks like you did a great job here. Envy you the chance of a class.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286949470920383652noreply@blogger.com