Comments on: Still Life Drawing?

By: David Jamieson

David Jamieson — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:05:54 +0000

In reply to Fernando. That's good news, Fernando. "Drawing Basics" is nearing completion. If all goes well, we should have it available by the end of November.

By: Fernando

Fernando — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:28:47 +0000

Fantastico dibujo David, las texturas que has conseguido son increibles. Estoy deseando apuntarme al nuevo curso de “Dibujo basico”, siempre viene bien corregir los vicios adquiridos anteriormente. Seguro que aprendo mucho.

By: christa

christa — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:07:08 +0000

When will it be online? Just curious 😉
Count me in.

By: David Jamieson

David Jamieson — Tue, 06 May 2014 15:54:30 +0000

In reply to Dawn. Thanks, Dawn! The paper used here is Canford cover paper, in a color called "Dreadnought Grey". We're looking forward to seeing you back at the studio :)

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 05 May 2014 14:58:46 +0000

Beautiful piece, David. Glad to see you are offering a class on drawing. I personally have experienced the challenge of generating various textures and those subtle variations definitely have that fun/frustration tension that always seems to be an inherent part of the process…always…regardless of the medium. I know people tell me they appreciate the simplicity of a drawing, but this makes me laugh inside because I know there is nothing simplistic about a drawing or the process. You captured the subtleties beautifully.

I know for a time, drawings were only a precursor for a painting. But I have admired artists such as Ingres and James Valerio who have made drawings as final works of art. I still am mesmerized by Valerio’s “Turkish Towel” drawing.

Looking forward to another great course. I always gain great insights from your classes. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge and experiences.

Also…what paper did you use for this piece?

By: David Jamieson

David Jamieson — Sun, 04 May 2014 00:02:59 +0000

In reply to Christopher. Christopher, shape construction is one of the focal points of the course. There will be plenty of information and some challenging exercises included to help you with that.

By: David Jamieson

David Jamieson — Sun, 04 May 2014 00:01:52 +0000

In reply to James. Thanks, James. There's a long way to go yet, but I'm feeling good about the course. Stay tuned.

By: James

James — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:12:37 +0000

More fantastic work David! Keep it up! Really looking forward to the Drawing Basics course after signing up for the online Portrait class and being so impressed.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:18:59 +0000

I’m really looking forward to the Drawing Basics online course! Could you tell me if the course intends to cover how to accurately draw both simple and complex shapes, for example the contours of the objects featured in the beautiful still life above? I ask as I still struggle to break the initial block-in down into smaller lines, and those lines into even smaller lines which form the contour of an object in a drawing.
Also, will the course look at line weight?

Christopher