The abandoned farmsteads in parts of Wales make ideal subjects with their crumbling walls ans collapsing rooves. Unfortunately the oil painting that I produced from this sketch was close to a disaster. A new approach will be required. It is really a matter of confidence and i find that with pencil and pen in my hand I have compete confidence but this is not the case when I turn to painting…..yet!
The abandoned farmsteads in parts of Wales make ideal subjects with their crumbling walls ans collapsing rooves. Unfortunately the oil painting that I produced from this sketch was close to a disaster. A new approach will be required. It is really a matter of confidence and i find that with pencil and pen in my hand I have compete confidence but this is not the case when I turn to painting…..yet!
Louise Balaam - Monthly Landscape Painting
A really nice characterful sketch Ian. You’re definitely not alone in finding that moving on to painting can be daunting. There are a lot more elements to consider (colour, tone, brushmarks etc) and there always seems to be a lot more riding on it. My advice would be to try not to copy your drawing but try to paint in the same right-brain mode. Speed is often very helpful!
This is such a fantastic sketch Ian. I understand the fact that painting can be intimidating, but the confidence will only grow over time and practice. Thank you for sharing 🙂
I find that i often prefer my sketches!