A Cold Emerdale Morning
Charcoal/Eraser on Paper
I found a drawing that I liked and wanted to see how I could emulate the whites and then I had a brainwave and picked up the eraser. I used this to create the white foliage for the trees depicting snow and the blades of grass at the front. I am pretty sure with more practice I could enhance the effect of this drawing. Let me know what you think!
The Meadows of High Winchester
Charcoal on Paper
This was a simple subject with only a meadow with blades of grass in the foreground and one bold tree near the center. Notice the tree line that becomes bigger on the right to give it a sense of depth. I practiced this with my nephew and could relate to some of the parts that he had difficulty with which was providing an illusion of depth. Confidence in yourself and not being afraid to experiment are also key points to good drawings.
A Muddy Winters Path
Charcoal (Black/Brown) on Paper
I liked this shot since I was able to practice on the trees and landscapes which I like doing most. I used a combination of black and brown charcoal. Note that I restrained from using too much of the brown just to make it a bit subtle and where it mattered. I did a few of these before just to practice on, also when you get better you can churn these out in a matter of minutes.
Amerdale Village Snow and Mist
Charcoal on Paper
Again I wanted to create an atmosphere on this drawing and I think I have achieved some ground here. Previously, I wasn”t using the paper blender that came with my cheap drawing set, then it struck me that I could use it to blend. I used it here a lot. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to create your drawing. Be creative and use whatever that comes to your imagination to get the result you are looking for.
