February 2, 2011

Drawing practice

I mentioned before that I'm working through some drawing courses.  Today's was "how to draw LIFELIKE PORTRAITS from PHOTOGRAPHS" by LEE HAMMOND.  I love painting but drawing has always been something I couldn't get a handle on.

I've included today's practice drawing.  This is the first time I've actually had to draw anything.  Up until now the books have just instructed what I would have to do.  Today I had to do it.  Yikes.  Although it was a lot of fun, and I'm pleased how it went, I can see where I have lots to learn.  Lots of fun though...

2B lead pencil on bristol

9 comments:

  1. Cori Lynn BergFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Hi Bonnie.. found you through Sukie's Trusting Delight blog..... I've picked up drawing again lately and i must say.. I'm falling in love with it! Something so pure about it! Blessings!♥

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  2. Autumn LeavesFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Nicely done, Bonnie. I also recently bought yet another drawing book. Maybe I just need to "do" it instead of complaining about how bad I am at it! Proud of you!

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  3. Carol BlackburnFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Have fun, Bonnie.....looking forward t seeing your self-portrait.

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  4. myra andersonFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    great cylinder! thanks for sharing this and please show me what's inside that book!! can't wait to see your future drawings!

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  5. JanettMarieFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Bonnie, you are the bomb!

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  6. RalphFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    So good to hear from you and your comments. Sorry to hear like me you lost all favourites. Can you tell me again what you want me to join.I will be happy to do so.

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  7. hmuxoFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Great Cylinder! You shaded it beautifully and drew the highlighting perfectly!!

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  8. BridgetFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    hello, thanks for signing up to follow my blog...I just signed up to follow yours.
    Have a wonderfully creative day.

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  9. RalphFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Hi Heather I hope I have done what you asked me to do. When I hit the follow button it said I was already following. I then hit the join button and I think I got it right. If not let me know. Thanks again.

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