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Getting out my Easel and pencils!
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I am rather proud of myself.
I haven't drawn anything in years, but recently my partner has inspired & encouraged me to pick up my pencil again.
I have never felt that I was good at drawing human figures as there is so much room for error with proportions etc.
However I want to push myself & learn new drawing techniques.
So tonight I drew a pencil sketch of one of my erotic statues.
And am really pleased with what I achieved in 45 minutes.
I still have a long way to go, but this was most enjoyable.
Once evening classes resume at my local College I may be tempted to enrol on some life drawing classes.
I am not expecting anyone to comment on this thread, but I just wanted to tell you all about it!
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It's great when you re-find long lost hobbies you love. Enjoy x "
Thanks. I think my problem was that I like to create things for a purpose. i.e. to give as gifts, sell or because I actually want the creations myself.
This has actually stopped me from doing arts & crafts simply for the pleasure of "doing" it.
I now realise that I don't have to have any particular end goal for this, but who knows! I may have started out once more on something that I am kinda good at, & may end up with more confidence in my drawing abilities through sketching for fun! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Well done you, always fun learning new skills or relearning old ones
We've often talked about get some of our pics either drawn or painted. "
Oh cool. Yeah, there are some Fabbers who do that actually. I know Chillout is one. He did me a portrait from a photo I sent him a few years ago! |
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"Well done you, always fun learning new skills or relearning old ones
We've often talked about get some of our pics either drawn or painted.
Oh cool. Yeah, there are some Fabbers who do that actually. I know Chillout is one. He did me a portrait from a photo I sent him a few years ago! "
Oh excellent. Must check it out.
Happy to send you some pics if you want to practice  |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
Well done you!
I rediscovered my talent for drawing last year and haven't looked back. It's a great hobby which can be very fulfilling. It's great to see the progression as you become increasingly better at it  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Well done you!
I rediscovered my talent for drawing last year and haven't looked back. It's a great hobby which can be very fulfilling. It's great to see the progression as you become increasingly better at it "
Ah hey there Chillout! Fancy seeing you here!
Thanks for dropping in and for your encouragement. |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"Well done you!
I rediscovered my talent for drawing last year and haven't looked back. It's a great hobby which can be very fulfilling. It's great to see the progression as you become increasingly better at it
Ah hey there Chillout! Fancy seeing you here!
Thanks for dropping in and for your encouragement. "
I fully expect to see an example of your efforts at some point |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m glad you found your love of drawing again OP, you find it’s a great way to zone out. The sense of achievement as you see your skills grow over time is a good feeling. Enjoy  "
Many thanks.
I think the easel will stay up in my lounge for quite a while now!
My next sketch will be done with a softer pencil, & I also want to try working in charcoal! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Well done you!
I rediscovered my talent for drawing last year and haven't looked back. It's a great hobby which can be very fulfilling. It's great to see the progression as you become increasingly better at it
Ah hey there Chillout! Fancy seeing you here!
Thanks for dropping in and for your encouragement.
I fully expect to see an example of your efforts at some point "
I can send you a photo of my drawing if you would like to see it? |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"Well done you!
I rediscovered my talent for drawing last year and haven't looked back. It's a great hobby which can be very fulfilling. It's great to see the progression as you become increasingly better at it
Ah hey there Chillout! Fancy seeing you here!
Thanks for dropping in and for your encouragement.
I fully expect to see an example of your efforts at some point
I can send you a photo of my drawing if you would like to see it?"
Would love to |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am rather proud of myself.
I haven't drawn anything in years, but recently my partner has inspired & encouraged me to pick up my pencil again.
I have never felt that I was good at drawing human figures as there is so much room for error with proportions etc.
However I want to push myself & learn new drawing techniques.
So tonight I drew a pencil sketch of one of my erotic statues.
And am really pleased with what I achieved in 45 minutes.
I still have a long way to go, but this was most enjoyable.
Once evening classes resume at my local College I may be tempted to enrol on some life drawing classes.
I am not expecting anyone to comment on this thread, but I just wanted to tell you all about it!
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That's great to hear. People get too caught up in the finished product and not the process. Just the enjoyment of creating something from scratch is enough, and if you keep all the sketches you will see the natural progression . Happy sketching |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I am rather proud of myself.
I haven't drawn anything in years, but recently my partner has inspired & encouraged me to pick up my pencil again.
I have never felt that I was good at drawing human figures as there is so much room for error with proportions etc.
However I want to push myself & learn new drawing techniques.
So tonight I drew a pencil sketch of one of my erotic statues.
And am really pleased with what I achieved in 45 minutes.
I still have a long way to go, but this was most enjoyable.
Once evening classes resume at my local College I may be tempted to enrol on some life drawing classes.
I am not expecting anyone to comment on this thread, but I just wanted to tell you all about it!
That's great to hear. People get too caught up in the finished product and not the process. Just the enjoyment of creating something from scratch is enough, and if you keep all the sketches you will see the natural progression . Happy sketching "
Thanks. I am planning on keeping all of my sketches and will date each one so can see how my style develops & improves over time. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Good for you, being a life model, I’m in the same corner so to speak, keep practicing!"
Cool stuff! Do you get to see all the artwork that the students in the life drawing class create?
I imagine it would be interesting seeing how different people draw you from different angles and with their individual unique techniques. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am rather proud of myself.
I haven't drawn anything in years, but recently my partner has inspired & encouraged me to pick up my pencil again.
I have never felt that I was good at drawing human figures as there is so much room for error with proportions etc.
However I want to push myself & learn new drawing techniques.
So tonight I drew a pencil sketch of one of my erotic statues.
And am really pleased with what I achieved in 45 minutes.
I still have a long way to go, but this was most enjoyable.
Once evening classes resume at my local College I may be tempted to enrol on some life drawing classes.
I am not expecting anyone to comment on this thread, but I just wanted to tell you all about it!
That's great to hear. People get too caught up in the finished product and not the process. Just the enjoyment of creating something from scratch is enough, and if you keep all the sketches you will see the natural progression . Happy sketching
Thanks. I am planning on keeping all of my sketches and will date each one so can see how my style develops & improves over time. "
You will love the charcoal too. It's so soft and fluid try it on coloured paper and use white chalk for the highlights to make it look 3d. All this Art talk you make me want to do some now |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I am rather proud of myself.
I haven't drawn anything in years, but recently my partner has inspired & encouraged me to pick up my pencil again.
I have never felt that I was good at drawing human figures as there is so much room for error with proportions etc.
However I want to push myself & learn new drawing techniques.
So tonight I drew a pencil sketch of one of my erotic statues.
And am really pleased with what I achieved in 45 minutes.
I still have a long way to go, but this was most enjoyable.
Once evening classes resume at my local College I may be tempted to enrol on some life drawing classes.
I am not expecting anyone to comment on this thread, but I just wanted to tell you all about it!
That's great to hear. People get too caught up in the finished product and not the process. Just the enjoyment of creating something from scratch is enough, and if you keep all the sketches you will see the natural progression . Happy sketching
Thanks. I am planning on keeping all of my sketches and will date each one so can see how my style develops & improves over time.
You will love the charcoal too. It's so soft and fluid try it on coloured paper and use white chalk for the highlights to make it look 3d. All this Art talk you make me want to do some now"
It's great to inspire each other! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Yes always get to see whats been done, some are incredibly good! I also model for hen party drawing classes which is a completely different ball game - such fun!
"Good for you, being a life model, I’m in the same corner so to speak, keep practicing!
Cool stuff! Do you get to see all the artwork that the students in the life drawing class create?
I imagine it would be interesting seeing how different people draw you from different angles and with their individual unique techniques. "
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"I’m glad you found your love of drawing again OP, you find it’s a great way to zone out. The sense of achievement as you see your skills grow over time is a good feeling. Enjoy
Many thanks.
I think the easel will stay up in my lounge for quite a while now!
My next sketch will be done with a softer pencil, & I also want to try working in charcoal!"
I’ve never used an easel, yet, just direct into my books. I use a HB pencil and my shading style has definitely changed over the last 18 months, we all find our own way of doing it. I enjoy looking back through my books, have a laugh at my first attempts and then a smile when it all eventually came together. Never worked with charcoal as yet, I dabble in watercolours but not with bodies, mostly landscapes and birds. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Well despite expectations there are comments galore, keep up the good work"
Yes! I am pleased so many of you have chipped in. Thank you all for your encouragement and feedback! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Yes always get to see whats been done, some are incredibly good! I also model for hen party drawing classes which is a completely different ball game - such fun!
Good for you, being a life model, I’m in the same corner so to speak, keep practicing!
Cool stuff! Do you get to see all the artwork that the students in the life drawing class create?
I imagine it would be interesting seeing how different people draw you from different angles and with their individual unique techniques. "
I bet it is! I imagine that things get pretty interesting once the sketching part of the hen party is finished! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m glad you found your love of drawing again OP, you find it’s a great way to zone out. The sense of achievement as you see your skills grow over time is a good feeling. Enjoy
Many thanks.
I think the easel will stay up in my lounge for quite a while now!
My next sketch will be done with a softer pencil, & I also want to try working in charcoal!
I’ve never used an easel, yet, just direct into my books. I use a HB pencil and my shading style has definitely changed over the last 18 months, we all find our own way of doing it. I enjoy looking back through my books, have a laugh at my first attempts and then a smile when it all eventually came together. Never worked with charcoal as yet, I dabble in watercolours but not with bodies, mostly landscapes and birds. "
Figure drawing has always kinda scared me. Especially if you are drawing a real person either from a photo or as a real life study, as I would want to represent them well!
Which is why I have skirted around attempting this in the past, focussing my artistic endeavors on landscapes, flowers and still life objects. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Well done. It's great picking up old loves.
I can't draw for toffee but find artistic expression deeply emotionally rewarding. If sometimes challenging and confronting."
Very well expressed there. Thanks! |
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"Well done. It's great picking up old loves.
I can't draw for toffee but find artistic expression deeply emotionally rewarding. If sometimes challenging and confronting.
Very well expressed there. Thanks!"
My artistic expression of choice is writing. It helps |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Well done. It's great picking up old loves.
I can't draw for toffee but find artistic expression deeply emotionally rewarding. If sometimes challenging and confronting.
Very well expressed there. Thanks!
My artistic expression of choice is writing. It helps "
Lovely! I like to Express myself in words too. Gosh I am feeling creative tonight. |
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"I’m glad you found your love of drawing again OP, you find it’s a great way to zone out. The sense of achievement as you see your skills grow over time is a good feeling. Enjoy
Many thanks.
I think the easel will stay up in my lounge for quite a while now!
My next sketch will be done with a softer pencil, & I also want to try working in charcoal!
I’ve never used an easel, yet, just direct into my books. I use a HB pencil and my shading style has definitely changed over the last 18 months, we all find our own way of doing it. I enjoy looking back through my books, have a laugh at my first attempts and then a smile when it all eventually came together. Never worked with charcoal as yet, I dabble in watercolours but not with bodies, mostly landscapes and birds.
Figure drawing has always kinda scared me. Especially if you are drawing a real person either from a photo or as a real life study, as I would want to represent them well!
Which is why I have skirted around attempting this in the past, focussing my artistic endeavors on landscapes, flowers and still life objects. "
It scared me too and in a moment of madness asked forum users as volunteers, each drawing (especially at the beginning) went out with an apology ..... lots of alien fingers & toes, faces that looked nothing like them, but I eventually found my way. I still make mistakes it’s all part of learning. We are our own worst critics, the main thing is you enjoy it whilst doing it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m glad you found your love of drawing again OP, you find it’s a great way to zone out. The sense of achievement as you see your skills grow over time is a good feeling. Enjoy
Many thanks.
I think the easel will stay up in my lounge for quite a while now!
My next sketch will be done with a softer pencil, & I also want to try working in charcoal!
I’ve never used an easel, yet, just direct into my books. I use a HB pencil and my shading style has definitely changed over the last 18 months, we all find our own way of doing it. I enjoy looking back through my books, have a laugh at my first attempts and then a smile when it all eventually came together. Never worked with charcoal as yet, I dabble in watercolours but not with bodies, mostly landscapes and birds.
Figure drawing has always kinda scared me. Especially if you are drawing a real person either from a photo or as a real life study, as I would want to represent them well!
Which is why I have skirted around attempting this in the past, focussing my artistic endeavors on landscapes, flowers and still life objects.
It scared me too and in a moment of madness asked forum users as volunteers, each drawing (especially at the beginning) went out with an apology ..... lots of alien fingers & toes, faces that looked nothing like them, but I eventually found my way. I still make mistakes it’s all part of learning. We are our own worst critics, the main thing is you enjoy it whilst doing it. "
We definitely are our own worst critics. I most certainly am.
It is hard to know when to say a piece is good enough to put your pencil down & consider it "finished". I could have spent another hour on my sketch from last night but it may have ruined it! Who knows lol. |
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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago
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"I’m glad you found your love of drawing again OP, you find it’s a great way to zone out. The sense of achievement as you see your skills grow over time is a good feeling. Enjoy
Many thanks.
I think the easel will stay up in my lounge for quite a while now!
My next sketch will be done with a softer pencil, & I also want to try working in charcoal!
I’ve never used an easel, yet, just direct into my books. I use a HB pencil and my shading style has definitely changed over the last 18 months, we all find our own way of doing it. I enjoy looking back through my books, have a laugh at my first attempts and then a smile when it all eventually came together. Never worked with charcoal as yet, I dabble in watercolours but not with bodies, mostly landscapes and birds.
Figure drawing has always kinda scared me. Especially if you are drawing a real person either from a photo or as a real life study, as I would want to represent them well!
Which is why I have skirted around attempting this in the past, focussing my artistic endeavors on landscapes, flowers and still life objects.
It scared me too and in a moment of madness asked forum users as volunteers, each drawing (especially at the beginning) went out with an apology ..... lots of alien fingers & toes, faces that looked nothing like them, but I eventually found my way. I still make mistakes it’s all part of learning. We are our own worst critics, the main thing is you enjoy it whilst doing it.
We definitely are our own worst critics. I most certainly am.
It is hard to know when to say a piece is good enough to put your pencil down & consider it "finished". I could have spent another hour on my sketch from last night but it may have ruined it! Who knows lol."
A sketch or painting never seems complete to the artist I have finished canvases that I still look at and think if I could just change this or add that. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m glad you found your love of drawing again OP, you find it’s a great way to zone out. The sense of achievement as you see your skills grow over time is a good feeling. Enjoy
Many thanks.
I think the easel will stay up in my lounge for quite a while now!
My next sketch will be done with a softer pencil, & I also want to try working in charcoal!
I’ve never used an easel, yet, just direct into my books. I use a HB pencil and my shading style has definitely changed over the last 18 months, we all find our own way of doing it. I enjoy looking back through my books, have a laugh at my first attempts and then a smile when it all eventually came together. Never worked with charcoal as yet, I dabble in watercolours but not with bodies, mostly landscapes and birds.
Figure drawing has always kinda scared me. Especially if you are drawing a real person either from a photo or as a real life study, as I would want to represent them well!
Which is why I have skirted around attempting this in the past, focussing my artistic endeavors on landscapes, flowers and still life objects.
It scared me too and in a moment of madness asked forum users as volunteers, each drawing (especially at the beginning) went out with an apology ..... lots of alien fingers & toes, faces that looked nothing like them, but I eventually found my way. I still make mistakes it’s all part of learning. We are our own worst critics, the main thing is you enjoy it whilst doing it.
We definitely are our own worst critics. I most certainly am.
It is hard to know when to say a piece is good enough to put your pencil down & consider it "finished". I could have spent another hour on my sketch from last night but it may have ruined it! Who knows lol.
A sketch or painting never seems complete to the artist I have finished canvases that I still look at and think if I could just change this or add that."
I guess the greatest compliment would be if someone bought your work. Even if you weren't 100% happy with it, in parting with their hard earned cash it would show that they loved it! |
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