So, instead of a finished painting or even one in progress, I have my sketch. I decided to turn my previous sketch into a painting and so went ahead and got a master line sketch together. I call it this because I can photocopy it and rearrange the lights and the darks without having to re do the entire drawing. I can look at different arrangements all at once also, again without having to redo the sketch. Now, if I wanted to add or rearrange elements I could just make note of that too and do it while I am painting.
I did start the painting which I will show later. I wasn't feeling as confidant about it yesterday so I am hoping for a change today. And in other news, I did meet the owner of The Pickle Patch (please see previous painting and post). She confirmed for me that the house that the restaurant is in was built in 1939 and is on a site which at one time, was the outskirts of town. It still really is actually. There are other little bungalows like it in the area and I would guess that they were all this type of "war time" housing. Very similar to where I grew up in San Leandro. The owner indicated that there is information displayed on the wall regarding the previous owners. I never noticed it so when I go back for lunch I will check it out!
OK, hope everyone had a creative week. Let me know what you are up to if you can.
Libby
I had a great week, thanks for asking, Libby. This is such a nice sketch--love the unusual vantage point. I'll be watching to see the next phase. I like that you show the sketches, such an important step in the whole process
ReplyDeleteInteresting about the Pickle Patch, your painting of which I loved. This sketch too is interesting and full of potential.
ReplyDeleteThis master line sketch - is it a program on your computer? I sometimes do a drawing, trace it and change things manually - is that what you're talking about?
Anyway, thanks for your comments about my website - I appreciate your input!
I'm still in San Diego, fogged in this AM, so taking a red-eye home tonight!
Happy 2012, Libby!!!
Sometimes, even when I have a piece I've already started, I'll make different mock versions to see how I want to proceed. But for me, it's by way of a digital editing program as opposed to a photocopy. But that works, too!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Libby! Can't wait to see what you have ahead!