Day 3 - A Drawing a Day

Drawing on the Masters

"Remember that the relationship of a foot to a leg is no less critical than its relationship to the head. When a student says, 'I know this is right,' I ask, 'Compared to what?'

Nothing stands alone in a drawing."

 James Adkins

Thumbnail in graphite, with full drawing with watercolor, by Marj Leggitt

 

This drawing is a great example of drawing as a sketch thumbnail, and quick WC drawing of more information surrounding a wooden gate. The WC drawing is a value study, and incorporates color swatches used to determine value/hue relationships.

How About: Trying this method yourself, with a thumbnail first, then more completed work, side-by-side.

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