dryslwyn
Well-known member
To carry the discussion on where it left off on Nicks thread - I use photos alot in
my landscape work but I am increasingly seeing the benefit of doing even quick pencil sketches on the spot. It takes say a minimum of 5mins to do a sketch that captures the essence of what you are looking at which is really useful to look back on when you are faced with all the detail in a photo.
For me it is the same thing with birds- just an outline even with a bit of background keeps the image in my mind which would be forgotten if I just took a photo.
I never feel guilty using photos. But I am looking forward to the time way ahead in the future when I can do a good field sketch or painting.
I need to get out more!
my landscape work but I am increasingly seeing the benefit of doing even quick pencil sketches on the spot. It takes say a minimum of 5mins to do a sketch that captures the essence of what you are looking at which is really useful to look back on when you are faced with all the detail in a photo.
For me it is the same thing with birds- just an outline even with a bit of background keeps the image in my mind which would be forgotten if I just took a photo.
I never feel guilty using photos. But I am looking forward to the time way ahead in the future when I can do a good field sketch or painting.
I need to get out more!