Exterior Two-Point Perspective

This is a two-point perspective sketch using graphite. I have emphasized good shade and shadow using the hatching technique but my slope is too steep.

Shade and Shadow of Interior Corner of Room

This sketch is a two-point perspective interior corner using graphite. I have shown good tonal values and shade and shadow.

Exterior One-Point Perspective Sketch

This is a one point perspective sketch of an exterior building using graphite and colored pencil. I would have to say I have improved in one point perspective drawings.

1 Point Perspective Sketch

One point perspective sketch using graphite in one and ink in the other. This sketch was done in front of a little cafe called Zoe's Underground. This was the second time I had ever done one point perspective and I have to say I did not do too bad. Again with the graphite I needed to use a heavier hand, but my value changes are definitely getting better.

Chair View Sketch

The chair....sketched from the top, underside, side view, front view and in perspective was not an easy feat for someone that just started sketching on June 26. I have to say that the side view of the chair is not too bad.

Shadow Analysis Sketch

This sketch was done at Daggy Hall observing and analyzing the shadows. Both parallel and perpendicular shadows are visible through handrail and stairs.

Graphite and Watercolor Sketch

The beautiful green grapes are a watercolor sketch showing value. I thought this would be very difficult, I was wrong it turned out great.

These grapes were sketched using graphite to show value. I did show value in this sketch, I learned that I need to have a heavier hand.

Negative Space Sketch

In negative space drawing, instead of observing the positive shape of an object, you draw the shape of the space around the object. Before this sketch I had not been introduced to sketching negative space so the process that I used was not correct, I outlined the form and shaded in the negative space.

Figure Contour Sketches

The sketch designs seen here were of a gymnast, kids jump roping and kids running while holding hands. The process was to use single stroke lines that are smooth and clean. I learned that I used a scratch line which was incorrect.

Palouse Silo

This is a picture of a grain silo taken on the Palouse in Eastern Washington. To view more fantastic pictures of grain silos and elevators visit this link http://dacarc.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/dissolute-beauty/

This is a sketch of a grain silo in the middle of a wheat field on the Palouse. This sketch is done with a WACOM Digital Sketch Tablet.