graphite
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Dragonfly woman – unfinished
I realise that I haven’t posted any sketches lately, so here is one. This is based on imagination only.
You know, I hate the watermark so much but I had to put it there, else it’ll go right back at me. Orang akan berkata “siapa suruh tak letak watermark?” atau “siapa suruh letak kat internet”? atau “pergilah register copyright!”
Hmm. MENTALITY of some.
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Pencil sketch of baby shoes and tips on getting your own sketchbook
So how you sketch a pair of shoes?
First thing you need, of course, is a pair of shoes. Then go find a piece or paper, simili paper if you don’t have a sketchbook. But I suggest you make it a habit sketching in a sketchbook. Then you need a pencil and eraser. Then you need to sit still and observe the shoes. Draw out the shapes first, then you work on the details. Later you get to the shading part. This apply to other subjects as well, hehe.
What kind of sketchbook is suitable? If you just want to sketch by pencil, you can make a sketchbook out of white A4-sized papers. You may fold/cut into two and have them stapled together at the side. Cover the stapled area with a strip of tape. If you need a ready made one, try looking at your nearest stationery shop. Any sketchbook is good for a starter. But find a small one, easy for you to carry in your bag.
Sketchbooks I use (small ones, easy to fit in my bag):
1, Moleskine Sketchbook (9 cm x 14cm Rm89) – suitable for coloring as well, colorpencils, thin watercolor or tempera.
2. PaperLuxe Sketchbook (14.85cm x 21cm – A5 RM43.80) – suitable for watercolor.
3. Earth Care Sketchbook (8″ x 8″ RM 11.oo) – suitable for thin watercolor or colorpencils.You can get Moleskine from CzipLee, Bangsar and Page One @ Kinokuniya, KLCC and you can get Paperluxe and Earthcare at Kinokuniya KLCC as well as Popular Bookshop. Not sure about other bookshops.
Pencils. What kind of pencil I use? I use mechanical pencil with 2B 0.5 lead. 0.5 is the most common lead, 0.75 is quite hard to find. Why mechanical pencil? I hate to sharpen my pencil all the time. That’s why you see my sketches are all so clean.
Tips.
1. Keep a cotton bud in hand if you like to blend your shadings. Normally I would use my fingers to blend but for small areas, cotton bud is quite handy.
2. If you don’t like to blend, make sure your pencil strokes are all in the same direction Click to enlarge my sketch above to see what I am talking about.
Paperluxe Etcetra A5 Cloth Bound Cover with Perfect Bound Interior RM43.80
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Coffee sketch
I had just finished and submitted all 11 pending illos to the book publisher few days ago when a friend, Helmy said on twitter, “let’s go coffee!” I said why not. Another friend, Hadi, was suppose to come but he got stuck in the heavy rain. So while talking about life, work, upcoming projects and what not with Helmy, I drew this with pencil. Coloring was done earlier today. Effect is done by spreading watercolor using fan brush and index finger. To do that, you dip the fan brush in diluted watercolor (not too wet, just enough for the brush to hold the water) and strum over your index finger on the tip of the brush (from bottom to top) to sprinkle it over your drawing. (tak faham, refer to my diagram below lah). If it’s knocked on another brush stick, it’ll make small sprinkles. Try and see!
Helmy Was Here | Pencil & Watercolor on sketchbook
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Moleskine: sansevieria
Went to ITNM to pick up proofs for a book that I am typesetting as well as another new job. I was a bit early so had to wait by the reception area. This plant is straight in front from where I sat. Took out my sketchbook and draw it. The coloring was quickly done later when I reached home.
15 pages more.
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Moleskine: Itik
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Spooky tree *
Here’s a spooky tree I drew yesterday while lying down in front of the tv trying to recover from my fever. The fever is not getting any better.
Spooky Tree | Pencil sketch on moleskine
So, my moleskine, 43 pages left to draw. I’m way over deadlines of few commission works and really really hope to get to finish them by today.
1st commentator
Nessa
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Moleskine: While he was sleeping II *
While he was sleeping II | Graphite on moleskineDrew this earlier tonight. Yassin fell asleep on the sofa and I was holding my moleskine thinking of what to draw and at the same time was watching this movie called Ladies Night. The movie was not that good so I diverted myself into drawing Yassin. That is how he sleeps; both hands under the chest.
My moleskine; 24 pages.
1st commentator:
Ken Ong!
