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[Pira]

Great sketch Pira. Do you use photos or other forms of reference? I struggle with form and scale when I sketch if I don't have a reference point.

Thank-you Migo. To answer your question ....yes...it's what artists do. That is why they have models...even the most famous ones make/made sketches from life (or photographs they had models pose for) and then used those to patchwork their final compostition. It's all about observation...and then I try to get things right with my composition for a drawing. I'm always learning things and hopefully improving in my ability to translate it to paper. It's not like I'm sitting in a medival monestary illuminating manuscripts with pictures of wild beasts, but being forced to draw creatures based on the vague descriptions of ancient travellers. I have the internet and mountains of books, and put them to use. Not as good a use as I should...but I do try.

Love that sunset. Good work. You really captured the awe inspiring glow when nature takes our breath away. I like the reflection on the water. Doing loose sketches is my bane; it's so utterly difficult. People don't realize how much work goes into being able to translate a mood and scene in such a manner that it looks like just a couple of simple lines and utterly effortless. It's not. It has taken time to develop the skill to be able to translate what you see like that to paper. I am very proud of the onion I drew for the weekly sketch because I DID draw that loosely....at least it was for me...a quick sketch/drawing (maybe 20 minutes). Point is...each sketch is a step closer to whatever goal you set yourself.