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| 3/9/20 graphite on Strathmore 300 Bristol smooth |
I admit it: I am not a fan of kale. I have tried it at salad
bars and in alien forms such as “chips” (all of which helped me determine that
I wasn’t a fan), but the first time I bought some at the store was for last
week’s botanical drawing class lesson in textured leaves. I had to read the label
to identify it because the huge, bumpy leaves didn’t resemble what I’d tasted
earlier. I was instantly intrigued by that challenging texture!
Instructor Kathleen McKeehen recommended that I use a
small cardboard viewfinder to select an area of about 2 to 3 inches square
within the leaf – not try to draw the whole leaf. It’s a good thing I took her
advice, because what you see here is all I accomplished during the three-hour
class. More than anything else I’ve drawn before, the hills and valleys of my
kale leaf recalled the landscapes I drew from photos in previous classes. The
large center vein was like a river.
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| Bumpy! |
(Sadly, the kale lesson was my last in this class. . . Gage Academy closed a couple of days later.)
I really enjoy reading about your explorations. It’s one of the things I read in the morning before I start my day. My husband and I are in the group told to stay at home, so art (and other pursuits) have become vital.
ReplyDeleteDon't miss yesterday's post, Cathy... it was prompted by your question! :-) Stay safely at home and take care!
DeleteI can just imagine how long it would take to do all those bumps and craters on the whole leaf. What you did was really great! I know it is necessary but we are missing so much due to the restrictions. But like you, I can usually happily sketch anything. Stay safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteYes, those of us with low standards as to subject matter will get through this! ;-) You stay safe too, Joan!
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