Art and Ceramics
The subtleties of drawing ellipses come from the fact that they only exist in our perception, as part of the glorious illusion of Perspective.
Mastering the art of perspective requires constant vigilance, and we regularly need to revisit the subject to keep our judgment and perception sharp.
So here’s a revisit of a post in this blog from 2022:
Close-up details from recent drawings of Molly in the patio, focussing on the several ellipses that were integral to the settings. Table, pouffe, flowerpots, even the glass of water, gave a series of little elliptical challenges.
David found a simple way to approach the Ellipse drawing challenge…
I wanted to have a go myself at this subject. I did a sketch on site and took photos, but I did all work on the final thing at my desk, which is something I’ve always done by habit for decades when I think of something as being ‘final’.
A stylish pencil view of the Hale lighthouse by Steve, a fine composition. The presence of the lighthouse itself was enhanced when the light changed and intensified the shadow on it.
There’s nice variety in the mark-making: broad strokes used for the big tree and sky complement the respectful attention paid to details on the lighthouse and house. And note the nifty vegetation effect achieved by strokes of the eraser.
