Vectis Birder
Itchy feet
I think there are two schools of thought regarding sketching from photos: One that it's a complete no-no, another that's it's perfectly ok. I subscribe to the latter - I see no harm in it, as long as you can avoid the subject looking too flat and lifeless - even though I prefer to sketch from life whenever possible.
I would like to see a dedicated sketching/painting section, plus one to discuss artists here on this forum...any chance mods? Please...? :bounce:
The Surfbirds site mentioned above has an excellent page dedicated to sketches: http://www.surfbirds.com/Sketchbook /skindex.html is the link for that.
More or less exactly the same way, Den. I did read a good piece of advice in John Busby's "Drawing Birds" and that is to sketch the birds, although you will only get bits and pieces at first, it will get easier as you get quicker and more practised.
I met Ian Lewington (one of my favourite artists) at the Bird Fair a few years ago, and he told me the key to it is lots of practice! Even people like him have to constantly practice.
I would like to see a dedicated sketching/painting section, plus one to discuss artists here on this forum...any chance mods? Please...? :bounce:
The Surfbirds site mentioned above has an excellent page dedicated to sketches: http://www.surfbirds.com/Sketchbook /skindex.html is the link for that.
I seem to start lots of drawings but never finish them as the bird always moves!! I wonder how others tackle 'real life' sketching?
More or less exactly the same way, Den. I did read a good piece of advice in John Busby's "Drawing Birds" and that is to sketch the birds, although you will only get bits and pieces at first, it will get easier as you get quicker and more practised.
I met Ian Lewington (one of my favourite artists) at the Bird Fair a few years ago, and he told me the key to it is lots of practice! Even people like him have to constantly practice.
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