Did some still life drawings a few weeks back at the art group. Now whilst at university I got into the habit of drawing speedier because of the nature of animation - and in general to loosen up - so I didn't tend to spend ages studying one 'image' any more. So to go back to something like still life and be able to stick in one place for very long I didn't think I could do; especially with a sketchbook, rather than being up with an easel. Anyway, there were a few still life items dotted around the room so I could at least go off to something else if I got bored. I used up a few pages of my sketchbook because I indeed could not bring myself to work too long on any one. Of all those pages, I'm only really fairly pleased with two. It has shown me that other art mediums than pens, markers and pencils probably are better for me if I want to feel I've got somewhere with still life! Also a bigger sketchbook, or up on the easel. Maybe I should start setting up my own still life at home.
Ran out of time to finish this. A green pig originally made from being papier mached around a balloon. A first chance to use my conte with no green to be had, so I had to make do!
So I called this 'Rubbish Walrus' because the sculpture seemed to be made from waste paper and other bits. A large piece, you can see I only concentrated on a small area, loosely. Done with good ol' charcoal.
In other news, I've finally handed in my three pieces for the exhibition. It was really tough trying to decide what to hand in, and I just really hope it will be suitable enough! Will post again very soon with some 'inspired towards exhibition' pictures.
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