Monday, December 8, 2014

Curious Buck

This is a quick sketch I did a few years back of a curious buck with odd mis-shaped antlers.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Buoy - Water studies

Tonight's drawing activity was to draw this buoy with three different water types.  Calm water, light current, and small waves.  This is one of the things I want to work on, especially here in Maryland with the Chesapeake Bay so close, mastering water is a requirement.

Saturday, December 6, 2014

White Tail Buck

I am feeling better recovering from the fall cold season.  I have done a little work today on this WhiteTail deer buck with a good spread of antlers.  This was a good relaxing project.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

African Elephant

We have seen these in Kenya and they are more impressive in the wild than in a zoo setting.  Unfortunately the International Ban on the ivory trade was lifted so our Grandchildren might not be able to see them in the wild.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Only God can draw a tree

So the title of this post is play on words for "Only God can grow a tree."  Since I have a long way to go and lots of practice before being able to draw like a god, I will keep at it.  This will be the last tree post for a while.  I will give you something else tomorrow.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Pine trees with Markers

So a little different, Pine tree studies with markers.  These are easy to do with a head cold, which I am dealing with right now.  All these little sketches work to build the repository of skills and knowledge.  I like the tree on the left better.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Tree Practice and analysis

I recently took a painting class.  I decided I wanted to improve my tree painting capability so I am reviewing my art books and I am practicing different techniques.  This is from the Guptill Book Rendering in Pencil.  Practice anything for an hour today, and after a year your will be pretty damn good at it.