I know, this has been long overdue......very long overdue!
I'm sorry for that!
In this lesson, we were to visit the local coffee shop and draw blind contours of the other patrons.
I discovered that I was actually putting this one off time and time again. It certainly isn't because I don't like coffee....anyone who knows me is aware my undying devotion to the brew....haha!
I found that I was dreading taking my sketchbook out in public and "staring" at other people while I was there. I didn't want to be make anyone uncomfortable....or worse yet, have them ask to see my sketches. If you've done contour drawings before, you know just how weird they can look. I didn't want to take the chance of offending anyone.
So, instead of the coffee shop, I finally took my sketchbook to Karate Class. We parents sit there in the lobby area for 2 hours every week. Even so, I only completed 2 quick drawings. I still felt strange drawing in public.
But, I guess that's part of the exercise....to do something differently than we normally do.
I actually asked this mom if I could draw her before I did. She liked it and we began talking about my art, etc... So, it ended up being a good thing :)
Hope you're having a wonderful week so far.....and a great big welcome to the new Friends I have joining me on my art adventures!
I'm sorry for that!
In this lesson, we were to visit the local coffee shop and draw blind contours of the other patrons.
I discovered that I was actually putting this one off time and time again. It certainly isn't because I don't like coffee....anyone who knows me is aware my undying devotion to the brew....haha!
I found that I was dreading taking my sketchbook out in public and "staring" at other people while I was there. I didn't want to be make anyone uncomfortable....or worse yet, have them ask to see my sketches. If you've done contour drawings before, you know just how weird they can look. I didn't want to take the chance of offending anyone.
So, instead of the coffee shop, I finally took my sketchbook to Karate Class. We parents sit there in the lobby area for 2 hours every week. Even so, I only completed 2 quick drawings. I still felt strange drawing in public.
But, I guess that's part of the exercise....to do something differently than we normally do.
I actually asked this mom if I could draw her before I did. She liked it and we began talking about my art, etc... So, it ended up being a good thing :)
Please linky up if you do this Lesson (or, like a couple of you, have already done it and have just been waiting for me to get my butt in gear...haha!)
Here's to loving our contours,
Cameron
Good for you! I had my sketchbook out surreptitiously at the beach last week, but I was only drawing my own kid. :) Today in a doctor waiting room I handed my bored 8yo a small sketchbook and pencil and told him he could draw one of the sea shells surrounding the fountain, and immediately three adults said, Hey, we want to draw too! But I didn't have sketchbooks for everybody. :)
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I don't sketch in public. Something I should try. I really like the ones you did ;o)
ReplyDeleteI hide in my car...but I keep telling myself that it is my EGO telling me lies....silence that chat and lead the way....nicely done, indeed. I am happy that Miss Pen lead me this way..♥Debi
ReplyDeleteWow. That sure took guts, believe me, I know! When I was still at school, I had to raise money by drawing people in public. They ended up standing around looking over my shoulders and I'm just thankful I don't have to do that again! Haha! Thumbs up to you, my friend. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd feel rather shy drawing people in public, too. I remember I'd always be sketching away in the library or cafeteria in school - but that's something entirely different. You did two fine sketches! :)
ReplyDeleteThat bold guy looks awesome! :) They'll look amazing colored in. Oooh, can I link my blind faces? They are not done in a coffee shop though and I doubt I'll be going near one any time soon. :))
ReplyDeleteI think doing any form of art in public takes guts. I have taken hand work with me to Doctors offices, etc and I either get nice questions of evil eye looks! I think the evil eyes come from someone who thinks they do better work than me! Good for you for going public! Your work is beautiful
ReplyDeleteI think I'm afraid to do this! Besides, I never go to public places by myself and just sit. My hubby would be with me and then I'd really feel silly! But I do admire those who have the guts to do this sort of thing! :D
ReplyDeleteOne of my fondest memory, was me walking around with notepad around in Rome. As I walked, I described the faces of artists who were sketching passersby and people who posed for them. There is something magical about the face of an artist creating life and art. I would have paid to have seen your face while you sketched.
ReplyDeleteI read this the other day and then got distracted and didn't comment! BUT I did remember to take my book with me when we went to the local cricket park. A kind of cheat as was plonked on a picnic blanket drawing the players so still in relative privacy :D Though the fielder nearest the edge of the pitch (or whatever it is) kept casting bemused looks over his shoulder at me *g* Very liberating though as am usually to scared to draw in public! Am so jealous of your 'blind' skills - mine look a little deformed to say the least. I'll upload at some point today :)
ReplyDeleteI played :D I played :D
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