January 23, 2012

Drawing practice...

I mentioned before that I've resumed my lessons on drawing.  It's a struggle.  Sometimes I think my perception is just plain out of whack.  I notice this all the time in my painting whenever I use a grid to check.  There is always one line that just doesn't line up like I thought it would.  Sigh...

They say practice makes perfect but sometimes I have my doubts.  In the meantime, I'm working on a self portrait... I didn't want to draw someone else because the final drawing would probably hurt their feelings.  I will keep drawing a few times a week but the most of my time will be spent putting paint to canvas and enjoying this wonderful life. Have a great day, everyone.

Self portrait practice
a long way from being finished

6 comments:

  1. JackieJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Keep going you are doing great shading!

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  2. AMOffenwangerJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    There's definitely something "you" in that!

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  3. martinealisonJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Le dessin est pour moi une base important de mon travail.
    Il est important de dessiner régulièrement, tout comme le pianiste qui fait ses gammes...
    gros bisous

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  4. JanettMarieJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Oh Bonnie! You are better than you think you are! Really, you are very talented!
    Be nice to yourself and by all means.... keep painting and drawing!

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  5. Autumn LeavesJanuary 24, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    I can't tell you how your thoughts and words resonate with me. Still, your self-portrait is coming along beautifully! All my lines are out of whack and I've been "practicing" since I was about 4 years old (so 48 years now). I really do not believe I draw any differently now than I did when I was 4. Sigh...

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  6. hmuxoJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Bonnie, you're doing a beautiful job on this painting!! Love it.

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