I see several problems with this myself, with regard to evenness of value in the background plane, with a certain sloppiness of line, and with the dry bush in the centre of the pic. I am sure there are other areas that could stand improvment - fire away - I've participated in hundreds of critiques already, so there's not much anyone could say that would alarm me.

I'm happy overall with this. It represents a new direction for me, one I've always wanted to explore.

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Entre chien et loup.

The trees and the bush look a bit hastily done, but you did a very good job on the woodwork. Soon enough, you'll find yourself drawing castles.

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Needed time to clear my mind, breathe the free air find some peace there I used to keep my heart in jail but the choice was love or fear of pain and I chose love cos everything is energy and energy is you and me (Anathema)

I like it!
You're not bad at drawing nature-like things.

I'm horrible at that stuff.

Kudos to you.

As a study, I think it works quite well. I admire the loose quality of your line. It's something that scares me to try. Are you familiar with Joseph Clement Coll? He did what you've done here. I love his work. Perhaps you will find inspiration within.

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A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others. ~ Ayn Rand

Killing time murders opportunities.

Picasso once said: 'Inspiration exists; but it has to find you working.'

The trees and bush ARE hastily done, not so much because I was in a hurry as because I did not yet figure out how to generalise whilst retaining enough detail to be convincing. Those are two of the problem areas I'm working on getting right.

I'd love to draw castles...

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Entre chien et loup.

Why thank you very kindly, Ky. 'reciate you stopping by. I've a long way to go yet, but some of the basics are there.


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Coll... haven't heard of him, but I'm curious. I'll follow the link and see what transpires. Is he still alive? Has he produced any books? Conversely, have others printed books about his work?

The loose line is more an outcome of uncertainty, rather than a conscious technique. I've a way to go yet before I figure out how to handle some kinds of masses.

Thanks for stopping by.

Russ

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THAT's amazing work he does, even at a glimpse from the website. Trying to remember the specific style he's using, from my Art History days - reminiscent of some of the dramatic stuff, moralistic at times, if I remember right, of the turn of the (last) century. I'll have to dig out my Janson et al books and see if I can find him. Might go buy one of those books listed at the link - very inspirational!

And may I recommend Rendering in Pen and Ink by Arthur Guptill & Susan Meyer? Guptill's the artist & Meyer's the editor. Incredible examples of some of the very best in classical pen & ink. I found it at Amazon.com.

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This is such an awesome scene. X3 So pretty! It's easy to tell when you have an artists eye for the real world, and you've definitely got it.

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"You are the cheese grater against my eardrum of life." ~ Corn

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