Fearless Friday, Drawing by Shapes
This is a fun way to approach a complicated subject like a flower bloom
If you break it down by shapes, and draw the shapes individually as you see them, you can create a drawing that is much like a mosaic
Pick a focal point and start building from there
This method makes the subject less challenging, sort of like taking baby steps
After I finished the initial sketch, I chose my colors
I lay out the markers in the order of the color chart, so I can easily find the color I want
This is such a time saver!
My subject was this painting by Angela Moulton, I love her bright, bold and casual style
Next I began adding color
I also began filling in the background to help see the flower emerge
Almost done…
Some final details and line to finish it
Here’s another one I did from one of Susannah Bleasley’s paintings
Don’t you love her colorful style?
Both of these sketches I did as a warm up for doing my own painting soon with this bold, casual, almost abstract style
Give this a try, it’s a lot of fun, and it helps you get familiar with your subject
Be Fearless!
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Don’t you love how one person’s image can be inspiration for a whole different kind of piece — similar but not copied? Nice method and fun, too.
Have a terrific holiday weekend, Jenna!
Yes, we all inspire each other, whether it’s art, cooking or anything. It’s going to rain all weekend here, but a good excuse to curl up with my sketchbook! I hope your lake is sunny and beautiful!
Love love love both yours and Angela’s! Thanks for introducing us to her beautiful work too.
She is one of my favorites! thanks Jodi!
Jenna, you make things seem so easy. I am not very good at drawing, but I’m going to try your approach and see what happens.
oh good!!
All so beautiful, Jenna!!
🌸❤️ I love that approach.
thanks Patty Anne, it was tons of fun!
Jenna, you do make it look easy, but I have no talent when it comes to drawing or painting! Love this approach!
thanks Pam, it’s kind of like doing a puzzle!
Love this colorful mosaic approach and blooms Jenna! Hope your Memorial Day weekend is sunny and not a washout!
thanks Mary, I’m afraid it’s a washout!!