Awhile back, I started a 30-Day drawing challenge. The goal: Create 30 small drawings, value studies, to see shape, value, and ultimately a focal point for a painting. The last means thinking about how you want to lead the viewer into the picture and keep him there – it’s a compositional element I am still learning to implement. I have benefited in the arena of shape and value, so now the focal point is becoming another element to work on.
But, I blither. Here are the 30 pictures.
Today is the last of the Zoom meetings until the next class begins. I have already enrolled in it, so expect to see a few things as time goes by.
You can see more of my artwork, if you are interested, at Journey By Paper.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
Lovely drawings -N! Very similar to the 365 challenge in photography. I’m glad you see the benefit of the exercise.
Well done Missis!
Nice studies. Did you use graphite or charcoal? Or both?
Thanks, Laura Kate! I used graphite. I started out with 2B and 4B pencils on bristol. The lead was so soft and paper so smooth the smudging made me a bit crazy. As a result, I decided to go to an HB pencil and a paper with a tad of tooth. I liked it better, but will say that it’s just messy! Charcoal would be really messy!!
Why, thank you very much, Ms. Fraggy!
Thanks, Anne. I have tried to do some 365 projects in photography, and still think I will at some point. However, the other day I was putzing around and realized that painting is truly my first love . . .
I think they feed the soul in the same way. It’s just that painting gives you more opportunity to express those feelings. You are a creative soul.
Agreed.
Thanks, Anne:!
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