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Sometimes I make a grid and draw like my dad. Okay, so I never usually draw a grid and draw using the intricate detail my dad uses, with the exception of an art class that I can barely admit I took well over 6 years ago. Here's a drawing of my dog that I started tonight- a work-in-progress for sure. I think I'm going to choose a palette of 3 or 4 bright colors and paint a portrait of Koda. I was inspired after seeing some amazing pet watercolor paintings from an artist on eBay. Wishing I could have something commissioned, but seriously lacking the money to spend on such a thing, it suddenly dawned on me that although I'm pretty sure my first attempt may not be a "10," I own all the supplies needed to give it a shot.
When I first started drawing, it looked as though I had drawn one fuzzy oval with 4 small freckles inside. A bit of patience and about 200 pencil strokes later- wait- it almost resembles a dog! I don't think it's very Koda-like right now, but that's the beauty of art-- you just keep on keeping on until you are finally satisfied with the end result. I think a lot of art is just being patient and persistent, and learning how to keep going until that awkward feeling goes away. I probably only spent about a half hour on this drawing, and frankly, it looks a tad like I'm drawing the grownup Simba from Lion King I- but I shall continue working through it.
3 comments:
That is the coolest pic of Simba! I can totally "feel the love tonight." You should sell your drawings to Disney. JK! It's a work of Koda in progress. Can't wait to see the final. The pressures on. There you go, trying to do some art that is fun that doesn't make you stressed and I go and put all this weight on your fun hobby.
Your Dad will be impressed. I can't wait to show him. His grid is smaller but you might just see things bigger. Good for you. I was at Scotts last week and in his bathroom downstairs he has some circus canvas painting that he had done so you have the knowledge and it is kind of relaxing to do things like drawing or paintings. Keep it up when we look at Dad's first drawing you can really see the difference in what practice has helped him make everything look more detailed!
You have his nose and eyes and those are the hard things! Good job in making it look so real.
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