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I thought about light and dark, repetition and straight or curved lines, or placing more lines over ones already laid down.

In each, I used straight lines, or slightly curved ones. Skill is bought with repetition – but repetition of itself is rather dull. Rewa rds sure help! Thus, a few drawings – one of a hat from Dunn’s book, and one of a Christmas cactus on my patio.

Lines, repetition, thinking about how to do things, and doing them over and over. In many ways, doing these exercises made me think of learning printing and cursive back when I was a sweet young thing. I had to think about how I had my pad of paper, how far up or down my fingers were on the pen, whether to use my fingers, my wrist, or more of an arm movement. It takes a bit of patience and time to understand what may be going on. The exercises were on lines – direction, shape, shift. Today, rather than paint, I finally sat down and did some exercises from Dunn’s books. Besides using the two together, head over to YouTube for a really great set of instructions. The workbook was published after the simple guide, but is used in tandem with the exercises found in the workbook. Alphonso Dunn is one such person! He has a personal website, a YouTube channel full of information and wonderful tutorials, and two fantastic books. When they write books that are accessible and practical, it’s even better. Thus, a dose of vitamin C for painting health!Įvery now and then an outstanding artist and instructor shows up on the scene. Then, let’s see if it can be applied to paint.

I am not very good at that, so combining his exercises along with ink drawing, I think it may sink in. Right now I am working on simplifying forms and determining the 5 shades of grey – the lights and the darks – in pictures. In addition to using Dunn’s book, I am also working through Tom Hoffmann’s Watercolor Painting: A Comprehensive Approach to Mastering the Medium. It’s also relaxing and, I find, a good way to loosen up for a painting session. I’ve been working on the exercises in Alphonso Dunn’s Book Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook, so an ink drawing after exercises seems like a good thing to do! I know I certainly enjoy drawing after the practice. Drawing is integral to painting, and it is a pleasure to do in and of itself. I am / was trying to do a bit of watercolor painting every day, but I find that such commitments, while good, can be stifling. Today, an ink study of orange slices on a bit of peel.