Members DoubleC Posted June 23, 2012 Members Report Posted June 23, 2012 Well Mike I downloaded a free pic of a brook, meadow and some trees. I was going to put Sienna in the meadow so it will be more than a traced calender, LOL. But I thought you wanted us to get a feel for perspective ( I'd settle for a touch, forget a feel) and learn a little about using our tools to create that. Like you said, closer images sharper, etc. And perhaps I should get started since of course there's only 30 days in this month, but I have been churning out product, and have to make myself stop and do something that's just for the fun and learning of it. I learned so much on my dragon and after some coloring help it is actually one of my best and favorite pieces, as I think this will be. Cheryl http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted June 23, 2012 Author Contributing Member Report Posted June 23, 2012 You're right on track, Cheryl. The focus (no pun intended) in on the perspective of the elements. FREE pics are fair game.....let's just avoid any reproductions of Frederic Remington!!! Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members DoubleC Posted June 23, 2012 Members Report Posted June 23, 2012 I think you need not worry about that Mike. And it won't look like Starry, Starry Night either. I can think of a LOT of things it won't be a repro of :-) http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
LNLeather Posted June 24, 2012 Report Posted June 24, 2012 Well howdy folks....... I decided to do a pic and join in... I am surprised that there have been 562 views of June's challenge only a couple of brave souls have posted their pieces.... I found a clip art pic I liked. I decided to save you all the pain of seeing my measly attempts at drawing... (and my embarrassment). This was fun to do, but I am not happpy with how it turned out (the rocks came out pretty funky) so I think I'm gonna do it again - Not that my practice will make it perfect, but I know I can do it better. I suppose that is what it is all about though. The more we practice, the more we learn. so here's my original pic and my tooled leather ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Members DoubleC Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 Cheryl, I think it's awesome myself. Cheryl http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted June 24, 2012 Author Contributing Member Report Posted June 24, 2012 When I saw the two palm trees, I was SOOOO expecting a set of Coronas in the middle!!! And yeah, I was hoping to see some more entries, too, but then I haven't finished mine yet. Off to go tooling..... Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
LNLeather Posted June 24, 2012 Report Posted June 24, 2012 Cheryl - Why Thank you... Mike - Very Funny! it is 50 degrees here, not quite brewsky weather, soooo I wasn't thinkin... but it Is a good idea! Heheheh... ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Members DoubleC Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 I'm still trying to figure out how to put ink in my printer, grrrrr. You're quite welcome Cheryl http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members Sylvia Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 I think part of it is people don't have much confidence in their ability to draw... Although this challenge may seem easy at first, composing, drawing a concept can sometimes be daunting. (artists block) I haven't drawn much in years and I never was much good at perspective... I remember in the 80s there was a fellow who taught kids to draw in a program called Secret City on PBS by the name of Mark Kistler. He really made an impression on me about perspective and shading... like anything practice makes perfect. I found him online and thought I would share one of his many videos... http://www.mkisdraw3d.com/vplayer/index.php?v=LovelyLilies here's a few more videos. http://www.mkisdraw3d.com/public/p_ovaa/ A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members Jimbob Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 OK, lets see,,,,I could draw/carve my wife in the backround of our unmowed yard, yelling loudly at me and waving a list of things she wants to be done by last week and me sitting by the pool drinking the 4th darkbeer and dreaming about flames, tan leather and chopper seats.....ohhhh and ever now and then I see Chancey in his winter coat in July sitting up there and ice fishing....ohhh and here is my phone ringing......got to go, they need me at work.....more OT...but I'll be back.... Jimbob http://www.elfwood.com/~alien883 First it is just leather....then it is what-ever I can dream off...
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