New: pencilartsAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzansteemhive-183959hive-180932photographyhive-166405hive-185836uncommonlabhive-150122lifehive-183397hive-144064bitcoinhive-188619krsuccesshive-139150hive-101145hive-103599hive-124908hive-180301hive-109690hive-184714TrendingNewHotLikerssumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 11 November 2018First time in a couple of weeks I have felt up to drawing anything. I feel like I have regressed back to where I was a few months. Time to get back in the groove. Now, if only I could get rid of…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 29 Sept 2018I AM aware that today is actually the 30th of September; however, I drew and thought I posted this last night, but it appears that I did not. I am happy with the consistency of the shading, yet most…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketchbook #4 InaugurationFor anyone who has no idea what I'm talking about: it's all Trunks' fault. Picture this: November, 2017, and my eldest offspring needs help with an art homework assignment. He wanted to draw…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketchbook DumpYesterday, I completed sketchbook #3 (go me go!) My usage of shade and shadow has improved, as have proportions and detail. Onward, then! Recent Posts Cheater Breakfast…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketches of the Day 24 Sept 2018So I'm down to the last 10 pages in my 3rd sketchbook (whoo hoo, go me!) and I'm just bursting with ideas and inpsiration this afternoon. Here are 2 drawings that I just completed:…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years ago2 More Friend SketchesContinuing with my "sketching portraits of friends based on their photographs" series, here are 2 that I completed today: These both turned out great, though the second one is truly amazing…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoMore Friend SketchesContinuing in my "real people" portraits practice series, a few more friends offered photos for use. These are the results: Again, I see massive room for improvement. However…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 16 Sept 2018I wasn't going to draw today. I really wasn't. I did want to try this 4B (Pro Art Sketch Stick) woodless graphite pencil. (Spoiler: it broke!!) I do like the line thickness and easily (almost too…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoFriend SketchesI asked friends on another platform to give me a photo if they felt comfortable with me using their pics for sketch practice. Here are the first 3 I completed: They are satisfied with…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoHoodie I guess I'm feeling inspired today. Here is my 3rd sketch of the day. I again used a mixture of 3B and 4B pencils, and blended using my fingertips. I should probably wash that off. So, androgynous…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoReduxOnce again, I have drawn a face I am pretty sure that I have drawn before. If I have, then I have made some "improvements". Maybe I haven't drawn this face, but the face of this face's relative. Who…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 9 September 2018I took a step back from skin tone shading to refresh my knowledge of line and shadow. I love this picture. The hair turned out how I envisioned it and the subtle emphasis on fine lines makes me feel…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 6 September 2018Well, this one didn't turn out at all like I'd hoped. While my skill level is mostly to blame, I also quibble with the pencil. I have said before, but this solidifies it in my mind - I much prefer…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 5 Sept 2018I shaded for both skin tone and shadow and I think I managed to not overdo it. It was definitely a challenge to not destroy my actual lines while trying to blend the color to some sort of even…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch 2 of the Day 30 August 2018Hmm. Much better. Managed to find a way to blend without putting as much stress on my poor, sore arm. I think I'll play around with a few things, see if I can alter the light/dark of the tone. I…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 30 August 2018Tried a new shading technique and geez, it is hard on my arms/hands. I am happy with the skintone shading even if I dislike the sketch itself. Ah, well. Practice continues. Steepshot…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 28 August 2018Still learning. Still growing. I like to think that we never truly "master" anything, that we continue to evolve as long as we live and breathe. Having fun with learning to shade for shadow.…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 26 August 2018Even though I'm currently in all sort of pain, I managed to make a drawing I am proud of. It is faaaaar from perfect, and even as I upload this, I am making a note of everything I can "fix".…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoThe Librarian Started off a a regular attempt to just do my (almost) daily practice and ended up as a character I am somewhat invested in. Seeing her, The Librarian, makes me want to write fiction again.…sumayyahsaidso (64)in art • 6 years agoSketch of the Day 24 August 2018Galvanized by the success of my self-portrait, I attempted another sketch in the same style. I'm frustrated with the hair (darn curls!) but otherwise satisfied (to a point) with this drawing. I am…
