I completely agree that it's the time paying attention to the animal that's valuable. I have done this with my dogs and even when they seem to be asleep, they must sense that you're looking at them and they move - always! But then, every now and then I get a really beautiful line that captures something about them.
This is amazing and encourages me to do more outlining. I draw a lot but always avoid outlines cause my brain feels more comfortable drawing shadows and light without any contour but... I know I should do more outlining! It's a mental block I have to work with!... Thanks for your beautiful video! ❤ Cheers from the other side of the screen in Mexico ❤❤
That’s so interesting! I find drawing shadows intimidating which is why I decided to just concentrate on contour line drawing. I don’t think you should force yourself to do it if you don’t enjoy it. I was just sharing it as an idea to make drawing feel less scary, not more! I used to be so hung up and inhibited about drawing, but then I discovered blind contour drawing where the focus is on looking at the object and not worrying too much about the result. I found it so freeing! I’m hoping that by sharing the scribbles that don’t look like a finished piece, it encourages people to just have a go and enjoy the process 🤗 Thanks for watching 🙌
This is awesome, very inspiring! I have to say that I would never dream of getting a sketchbook out and draw in public 😅 I think that takes some confidence that I lack. But I do draw my cat at home lying in different positions though. And congratulations on reaching 1k subs, that just shot up in no time ! Well done 👏
Thank you so much! I know what you mean about sketching in public. Sometimes people want to see what you’re doing which can be a bit awkward! But I see lots of people sketching at the zoo so it feels slightly less intimidating than other places. I thank my grandma for taking me sketching at the zoo when I was a kid - it got me used to it very early on!
I completely agree that it's the time paying attention to the animal that's valuable. I have done this with my dogs and even when they seem to be asleep, they must sense that you're looking at them and they move - always! But then, every now and then I get a really beautiful line that captures something about them.
This is amazing and encourages me to do more outlining. I draw a lot but always avoid outlines cause my brain feels more comfortable drawing shadows and light without any contour but... I know I should do more outlining! It's a mental block I have to work with!... Thanks for your beautiful video! ❤ Cheers from the other side of the screen in Mexico ❤❤
That’s so interesting! I find drawing shadows intimidating which is why I decided to just concentrate on contour line drawing. I don’t think you should force yourself to do it if you don’t enjoy it. I was just sharing it as an idea to make drawing feel less scary, not more! I used to be so hung up and inhibited about drawing, but then I discovered blind contour drawing where the focus is on looking at the object and not worrying too much about the result. I found it so freeing! I’m hoping that by sharing the scribbles that don’t look like a finished piece, it encourages people to just have a go and enjoy the process 🤗 Thanks for watching 🙌
@@RoseWildsmith Thank you!! I loved the video and certainly feel encouraged! 💖💖
This is awesome, very inspiring! I have to say that I would never dream of getting a sketchbook out and draw in public 😅 I think that takes some confidence that I lack. But I do draw my cat at home lying in different positions though.
And congratulations on reaching 1k subs, that just shot up in no time ! Well done 👏
Thank you so much! I know what you mean about sketching in public. Sometimes people want to see what you’re doing which can be a bit awkward! But I see lots of people sketching at the zoo so it feels slightly less intimidating than other places. I thank my grandma for taking me sketching at the zoo when I was a kid - it got me used to it very early on!
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