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Joann Wells Greenbaum
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by Joann on 4/29/2008 3:37:47 PM
Turtle Condo
If you remember those previous sketches for a turtle drawing (just scroll down this page to see them), then you'll see where this Turtle Condo originated.
While we are still waaaaiting to move into our new house, I am thinking that the turtle has the right idea about keeping her home on her back and moving it with her wherever she goes.
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by Joann on 4/25/2008 9:24:57 AM
"Wrinkles"
This week's topic for IF is "wrinkles". When I was at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center about a month ago, I had my sketchbook and did some quick sketches of people in the lobby. This man was leaning into the bar, sipping his soft drink, and the back of his suit demonstrates a wave of wrinkles.
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by Joann on 4/16/2008 2:51:15 PM
How to draw a turtle
While drawing this 5 minute sketch using a mechanical pencil with retractible lead, I love the way the lead glides across the paper as I make a few guidelines for the turtle's shell, head, and feet.
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by Joann on 4/16/2008 2:47:32 PM
How to draw a turtle
After 10 minutes of sketching I begin to add some details, the toes, the eyes and "skirt" or border at the bottom of the shell. Don't be afraid to add your own personality to whatever you're drawing. Special details can make a difference in the "story" of the drawing and create a feeling about the subject.
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by Joann on 4/16/2008 2:43:50 PM
How to draw a turtle
In this segment of the sketch, completed in 15 minutes, I begin to define the pattern of the shell or back of the turtle. I added eyelashes and toenails because this is a flirting turtle.
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by Joann on 4/16/2008 2:41:24 PM
How to draw a turtle
After 20 minutes of sketching, my turtle begins to have some dimension with the addition of shading. I'm thinking about turtles whose homes are on their backs, while I'm dreaming of when I can move into my new house.
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by Joann on 4/16/2008 2:38:31 PM
How to draw a turtle
I think that my turtle has found a ladybug that has crawled out of the grass. This study in pencil is going to be the foundation for a painting in watercolor.
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by Joann on 4/16/2008 2:34:54 PM
How to draw a turtle
With a few quick brush strokes in watercolor over the pencil sketch, I've developed a color study. This gives me a focus for a future painting, one of the collection that I'll take to the State College Arts Festival in July.
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by Joann on 4/11/2008 12:15:00 PM
Drawing of hand
When I draw hands, it allows my mind to escape into the landscape of the hand. This drawing was completed in 15 minutes. Since I began drawing hands several weeks ago, it seems that my observation skills are improving, which is a thrill to witness.
By request, I will soon be adding free drawing lessons on my blog. The drawing lessons will be in a similar format of choosing a subject, than showing progressions of the drawing while discussing technique and materials. I welcome feedback as to what subjects would be of interest and as always enjoy hearing from you.
by Joann on 4/10/2008 4:23:19 PM
Quatro en Grande
When I look at the paintings of Oscar Ortiz, I get a sense of strength and hope. Ortiz's stylistic shapes and forms along with vibrant colors are a celebration of the life that the artist has created for himself.
I will be featuring Oscar Ortiz in my upcoming e-newsletter, along with some comments by the artist, and I am thrilled to be so inspired by a very caring contemporary artist.
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by Joann on 4/4/2008 2:57:40 PM
hand sketch
The drawing today was done in 2 sessions, this first part was completed in 15 minutes. I am intrigued with the folds of the skin between the thumb and forefinger, what a brilliant design for allowing movement between the fingers, the Divine plan is well...perfect.
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by Joann on 4/4/2008 2:49:33 PM
hand sketch
The final sketch was completed in 30 minutes. My hand that was the model was getting tired in this position, and I think it shows in that it does not look relaxed to me.
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by Joann on 4/2/2008 3:57:32 PM
Drawing of a hand with pencil
Today I sketched this hand drawing in 55 minutes. I started with a #2 pencil, than switched to a #4 for darker lines and details.
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