Friday 19 February 2016

Some new techniques, and some more daily sketching

I've learnt some exciting new techniques this week. I'm taking the new Sketchbook Skool course at the moment, and while I found all of the classes and lessons very inspiring, I especially loved this week's class. Because of the ideas and techniques that are not your "usual" drawing and sketching stuff. I especially loved the transfer techniques, creating more unusual and expressive lines.


If only there wasn't the oil paint medium issue for one of the transfer techniques! The one I used (and that was supposed to be odourless) made my eyes water and gave me a headache for hours, as the smell lingered on in my home, until I took everything outside to throw away. I have to experiment more with this and find something that works better.

I'm also continuing my (almost) daily sketching practice. There's so many things I'm doing at the moment, another online class (that hasn't got anything to do with drawing or painting, but is very exciting too) that are taking up my time at the moment, but there's always 10 minutes to squeeze in, in the evening or in my lunch break. I went to the cafeteria and the main library this week.


The one below was also inspired by a Sketchbook Skool class. I was thrilled to see that Felix Scheinberger was a teacher in this course, and I totally enjoyed his watercolour lessons and watching him paint. I've always loved watercolours but more often than not felt frustrated with them. This year, I'm finally learning how to use them. Well, I'm determined to, anyway.


20 comments:

  1. Lots of beautiful work, your sketches get better and better, Happy PPF, Hugs, Valerie

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  2. the salmon and lime is INCREDIBLE!!!! love it all but that is fantastic

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  3. I checked out the course. It looks lots of fun. Love your sketchbook pages.

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  4. Delicious lunch. Love the cute bird.
    Happy PPF ♥

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  5. Great sketching. I've wondered about that class and if I should take it, and it looks like it is worthwhile based on your sketches. Hope you show us some more on some future Friday.

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  6. Loveley Sketches ;) have a nice weekend

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  7. I love the little bird the best but there is a great selection of different styles of art in this post. It sounds like you are really busy with all the learning and experimenting right now!

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  8. Love your little birdie. Happy PPF!

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  9. I'm absolutely LOVING your sketches Kay! Inspiring!! And yes, oils are stinky! :0)

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  10. Wow, you're a busy one. I love the bird, and hope you will be able to find something that will work for you. Headaces from smelling stuff are not good and can turn your life upside down in minutes. I've suffered many years from this allergic reaction, and have finally learned how to deal with it.
    It seems to me you are doing good with watercolors. They are much fun to use, and once you master them, the possibilities are endless.

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  11. Loving the art you are creating! Sorry to hear about what the oil medium did to you:( Hopefully there is an alternative you can find. Your lunch looks delicious! Happy PPF!

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  12. I love your sketches. Love what your are eating as well.:) Have a great day.

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  13. Looks like you are having a great time--except for the "odorless" medium. Doesn't sound like I would want to use that again if I were you! ;)

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  14. Impressive and the salmon and lime are amazing... I knew before I scrolled down what it was... good job!! Wonderful post!

    Hugs Giggles

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  15. Love the desks with the lamps on them, and the lettering is beautiful. Whenever I use oil paints I get a headache .... I never use them now ...

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  16. Wow the transferring is excellent. I really like them. Your daily sketching is very advanced and very well done.

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  17. Love the bird with those cute feathers on his head.
    Happy PPF
    Vicki-Ann :)

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  18. Love the bird and all your beautiful sketches.There is something lovely about whimsical sketches of everyday things. xo

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  19. Wonderful!! I'm so impressed that you are keeping up with the sketching! I am trying to keep up - but honestly, I am failing miserably!! Happy PPF :)

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