I mentioned that I had a book for Christmas that was about creating realism in drawing. The Author is Mark Crilley and I thought I'd just let you know how I'm getting on with it. Well, it's a matter of so far so good, the first couple of exercises didn't come out too good, but I think I'm getting there.
It's all about observation and how to put down on paper what you are actually seeing. I don't want to get too deep into hyper realism, but I do feel that the book is helping with my general drawing skills. It makes me draw things that, to be honest, are not that inspirational as subject, but doing them take you out of your comfort zone and makes you look and think.
The book is also a great motivational aid when it comes to painter's block. If you are anything like me, you will have several images rotating around your mind just waiting to be painted, but when you finally get five minutes to settle down with your brushes and paint, they don't appear so brightly or you feel spoilt for choice and can't decide which one to do first. When this happens to me now I've always got another exercise to turn to in Mark's book. I have only done 5 exercises so far but I can say that it is well worth the money and one of the better gifts that I received this Christmas. Mind you that shouldn't be a shock because I bought if for myself as a little treat.
Here is my attempt at a couple of mushroom slices.
Talking of books. The second book in my Fishing Detectives series, "Bun In The Oven" is free on here on smashwords until the 2nd of February. Why not grab a copy while you can, just enter code UM95J at the checkout to receive you free download.
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