Using Whites and Darks get dimension
For one of our classes studying lights and darks on citrus fruit - we have a mantra.
”White tops and sides - dark down the centre”. No more worry about where the light comes from because we have decided that already. Sketching is that quick impression so this works well. Note above how we push our darks in behind light edges. Pretty jolly effective don’t you think!
Another group were working on beachscapes - on precoloured backgrounds. Once its dry you can sketch your scene and embellish with white and dark details. everyone loves this exercise. A never fail recipe!!
We also had a fun mission here to look down a steep pathway and sketch the scene.
This is much trickier than you think. does the path go down or up? Try it yourself and see what happens.
Another group were sketching flowers and nature up close and personal. It’s always quite wonderful to take something you’d walk over more often than not - and study it in detail. This is definitely a favourite subject and always with lovely results.
Do take a look at student work for the week and enjoy. Remember - you can’t go wrong and nothing matters.
