“There is no must in art because art is free.” Wassily Kandinsky
Art is free
creativity
Shoot it, Sketch it: Jewel Cave
How to draw
I was looking for a picture to illustrate today’s quote by artist Howard Ikemoto (below) and happened upon just the thing ― I found it in my one surviving primary school exercise book. And no, it’s not upside down.
“When my daughter was about seven years old, she asked me one day what I did at work. I told her I worked at the college ― that my job was to teach people how to draw. She stared back at me, incredulous, and said, “You mean they forget?” Howard Ikemoto
In the style of… Brian Wildsmith
A little nature study…
Brian Wildsmith
Images from http://eye-likey.blogspot.com
Brian Wildsmith (born 1930) has written and illustrated more than eighty books. I love his use of colour and the way he combines abstract textures with carefully considered details. And his animals… his animals have such life and personality. You can check out his website here.
In the style of… appears occasionally instead of my regular Shoot it, Sketch it posts. Using my own photographs as a starting point, I’m drawing inspiration from some of the world’s greatest illustrators. It’s not about slavishly copying someone else’s art; it’s an experiment in seeing things differently.
At the same time
Shoot it, Sketch it: Riverbank
Serious scribble therapy!
Anna Cull ~ Art & Music 