Regina Calton Burchett – Drawings & Pastels

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Entries Tagged as 'Learning to draw / sketch'

The Comfort of Apples

October 13th, 2009 · 4 Comments

When I finish a painting that has been a challenge for me (whether it turned out well or not), I like to draw or paint something I’m more comfortable with. Also, there are days when nothing goes right, like today. I tried to start another painting, but it felt forced…  I even had [...]

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Some hints on beginning to sketch – a pear

September 17th, 2009 · 3 Comments

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1) When you start drawing, an apple or pear is one of the easiest things to attempt because you don’t have to capture the exact shape – a close approximate to the original will be fine, especially after you’ve eaten the fruit.
2) If you have a digital camera and are just starting [...]

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Tags: Art · Learning to draw / sketch