Yesterday in class we learned the technique behind drawing realistic curled leaves. This also applies to petals.
We then practiced this technique by drawing and shading leaves that were twisted 4 ways.
Unlike previous sketches which were drawn from a real sample, these were drawn following the technique and what we had learned so far from shading.
I'm now looking at nature with a whole new appreciation for it's splendour. I don't think this course will turn me into a gardener (so many of the women studying botanical illustration are keen gardeners), but I am compelled to stop and study plants that catch my eye. I also have an array of picked flowers, leaves and other miscellanea sitting around in glasses of water on the kitchen bench.








You continually amaze me - just beautiful.
Posted by: Jenny | Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 06:50 PM
These are beautiful
Posted by: Rennae | Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 07:49 PM
I just loved stopping by here and looking at these beautiful leaves you have drawn. I don't know how you do it, but you bring a sense of serenity to all of your work, and I really enjoy it.
Posted by: Megan | Thursday, August 07, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Beautiful. I would love to be in a drawing class again.
Posted by: patricia | Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 11:21 AM
You have uploaded a great site.
Posted by: Ramon | Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 11:29 AM