graphite, grids & jars

Working from magazine images, we used grids to transfer the pictures to paper.  Some folk changed the scale while others worked sight-size.  One group extended using a grid by distorting its lines before redrawing part of the image; others transcribe the image so far then, made it their own.

Lovely work folks - very well done!

Joan

Mandy

Mandy 2

 

Christine (demo)

Mabel

Mike

Dorothy

Derrick

Christine (demo)

Stuart

2Bs, boxes & boldness

An apparently simple, still life of boxes were drawn using 2B pencils.  Continually checking proportions and angles enabled the boxes to be placed more accurately on the paper.  Their main shadows were then added to give form which makes the drawing look more 3 dimensional. 

A final tweaking and "magic corners" facilitated considering composition.

Everyone made changes to their drawings along the way, demonstrating the need to work lightly or as Norman, my tutor taught me 20 yrs ago, "not to give too much away".  This enables elements to be changed easily and allows initial marks to sink back into the drawing as more accurate and confident marks are made on top.  

"Not giving too much away" is partly the reason some of the images on the blog are not as bold as others: as individuals become more experienced, beautiful, tonal drawings are produced.   

Excellent work folks!  

Derrick

Dorothy

Mike

Stuart

money plant, pots & pencils

What a lovely week at Art Circle.  St Annes & Ansdell sessions were very similar this week.  Both had a money plant as the subject for a pencil drawing:  one had the plant in its green, indoor container and the other with out it, showing off its old terracotta pot.

The brilliant drawings are below.  Well done everyone - particularly our star baker, Dorothy!  Having said that, we have a lot of stars.... shhh!

I should add, the reason this accolade is placed at Dorothy's feet is how she has become much more confident in approaching and undertaking an observational drawing which is directly reflected in her beautiful work.  Well done!   

Changes are afoot, some regular participants are away for a while and new people are starting.  So if you fancied having a go, now is the time.

Spaces at; 

The St Ives Hotel, Thursday 11 - 12.30 

Freckleton Library, Wednesdays 10.30 - 12 (starts 21 March)

Ansdell Library, Wednesdays 1.30 - 3

All abilities welcome.

Christine S & demo (wed)

Christine S & demo (thurs)

Christine T

Derrick

Dorothy "star baker"

Joan

Mandy 1

Mandy 2

Monica 1

Monica 2

Stuart 1

Stuart 2

altered books

This morning we had a look at some of the altered books to be found on-line and then had a go at making our own.

Well done everyone!

Christine:  Who (1)

Christine:  Who (2)

for Brian

Dorothy re-imagined her book by illustrating sequential elements of it with sculpted pages.

Dorothy 2

Dorothy 3

Mabel:  unfinshed

Monica:  West - History, Future - East

"something we love" from memory & imagination

I received a lovely warm welcome from the staff at Ansdell Library yesterday - thank you, it's good to be with you again.  It seems a long time ago since Art Circle was in a library, it's good to be back. 

Our first session started by telling folks a bit about me and outlining the sorts of things we will cover as a group, then we drew "something we love" from memory & imagination using Coloursoft artist quality, colour pencils.

It's not easy being put on the spot but this task gives me an indication of how we will work over the coming weeks.  

Lovely work everyone - well done! 

Derrick

A lot of learning took place to achieve this lovely drawing.  My first star baker,  Derrick.

Derek:  another approach to showing a circle

Joan:  unfinished

Mandy:  unfinished

Mandy:  circles

Want to join us?  

Come along next Wednesday 1.30 - 3pm, at Ansdell Library.

No experience needed & we're friendly!