"Talent and all that for the most part is nothing but hogwash. Any schoolboy with a little aptitude might very well draw better than I perhaps; but what he most often lacks is the tough yearning for realization, the teeth-grinding obstinacy and saying; even though I know I'm not capable of doing it, I'm still going to do it."
-M.C. Escher

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Sketchbook - Sake Still Life

I'm still working in my sketchbook style right now. I don't want to spend much time attempting to refine a painting when I have so much to learn about the medium.  Take this for example.



No, this is not tinted or faded.  It's just that pale.  I started this painting really weak, with an almost tea colored wash, and tried to layer up to the darker values.  By the time I got to this point, there were so many damaged spots on the paper, and I was noticing the bad proportions and color choices so much that I just called it quits.  I did learn a bit about washes, and adding texture, but I'm still missing on the values big time.  I think the next few sketches will be monochrome, so I can focus on getting the paints darker or lighter without worrying about color.  I'll have more to show you soon.  Until then, stay strong!

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