What to do? What do do? I followed the girls (my 2 cats) around. They'd lay down in cute poses and they I'd get them 1/2 sketched and they moved. Good grief. I gave up. Then I remembered I have bunches of travel photos I've taken over the years with the intention of doing some sort of art with them. I was looking at my last cruise which was to Bermuda and I had taken a photo of this clock tower. Now I'm not crazy about painting & drawing buildings because of their stiffness but for some reason the lines always speak to me and I have to photograph them. So I thought what the heck, I'll do an ACEO sketch of it. Looking at it scanned, I think I need to use a straight edge for some of those lines but I'm pressed for time so here it is.One of these days I hope to return to Bermuda and shop in the little shops just below this clock tower.
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24 comments:
Joann,
I love your sketch! I have a hard time with buildings also but I think sometimes not having straight edges gives them more character.
I feel for you with the stomach virus. I've been fighting one since yesterday afternoon. No fun at all.
Hope you feel better soon. :)
Good Morning Joann! I love architectural art, the lines speak to me also. You did an amazing job with this one.
GREAT SKETCH!!!! I want to go shop there too!!!
cheers, dana
Looks good to me. I wouldn't use a ruler in a sketch. If you put one dead set straight ruled line in, it will make all the other lines scream to be ruled. If they are all a little wonky they work together and actually end up looking straighter. And besides, that wonky is what makes a sketch a sketch :D
And that is what this is. Nice, quick looking, and attached to a memory. What more could you want?
Nutty
(not a fan of draw buildings myself, so you have my admiration for giving it a go in the first place)
Hi
I agree with Nutty, I like it without a ruler...it's just perfect as is...a sketch of a fond memory...ohhhh i wish i was in bermuda today...i could use a day of beach time! enjoy your sunday! xo
I love this sketch, it's beautiful. Agree,glad you didn't use a ruler as you're an artist, not an architect, right?
Don't you dare put a straight edge to this. That will only make it look stiff. It is perfect just like it is. I love the composition.
I love it just the way it is!
a wonderful sketch... i hope you are feeling better.
I have been finding it great to draw memories with my recent trip. My "Mexican sketchbook" is 2/3 done and I have some photos to help me with the last third now that I am back.
Wonderful sketch!
I have so many pitures 'I'll draw one day'!!
Great to see this memory you captured.
Hi Joann! I love the texture in this and the layout of it is perfection!!!! wonderful work!!!
This is a beautiful sketch! I don't do a lot of building either. I don't know why?? But you have inspired me!!
Great sketch love it...
Wow! I woud love to see a travel guide all done in sketches! Nice!
I am so happy to see someone using their travel photos as I have tons and tons. You have inspired me to do some.
Hi Joann, I love your sketch! The tower reminds me of my home very much! :)
(check out my SS! http://katehollart.blogspot.com)
This is a super sketch Joann!!!
I think this is wonderful just the way it is! You did a great job - I always have difficulty getting perspective right with architectural drawings.
xo
Kristin
Wonderful sketch! Hope you're over your virus!
oh my gosh...I LOVEEEEEEEEEE this sketch!! Wow! :) Hugs
What a quaint looking clock tower. You have done well. Love the lines just the way they are.
beautiful architectural sketch. I love travel sketches :)
All this art related things you do is inspiring. Love your clock tower!
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