sketch

[didyoung]

new sketch
i really like this one....what thoughts do you folks have?

 

[Cloudy]

Really nice! I enjoy your work tremendously- thanks!

 

[bthomas]

this one flows easily for me...when I first look at your drawings I sometimes react the negative space is being squeezed out by the leaf elements...but when you cut them they look terrific and I like them just as you drew them ....I appreciate you opening me up to your style and look forward to your posts

 

[didyoung]

bthomas.
thanks for your thoughts and ideas.
i try to listen to everyones ideas, if i can use some i sure will.
shawn

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

I always enjoy it when you post a new "sketch" All we do starts that way with a sketch.
Looks nice,
keep sketching

arnaud

 

[Lee]

Shawn, at least I think this is Shawn. I look at the aliases and sometimes do not know the person's name. This has some very nice elements and wonderful leaf shapes. Here are some suggestions you may consider. I drew this very quickly and not nearly as nicely as yours but you are a quick study and will likely understand what I am saying. If not then shout back. My reasoning for these other options is it will create more depth and layering in the final design. I think you will also find it easier to shade. Numbers 1, 2, and 3 are examples of having the leaf emerge from inside the preceding leaf. This will create the illusion that the top leaf wraps around the whole stem. Number 4 is an area where you have a number of major lines all merging and it will be difficult to shade it in a way that places one on top of the other. A small shift of a couple of lines will place one leaf above and the other below and shading the bottom leaf a bit darker will really create some nice layering and depth.

I did not go over the whole design but I think with these quick explanations you will find a number of other places in the design where a shift of the lines will change the look. Just another option to consider.

 

[didyoung]

thanks lee thats what i needed!!!!

 

[didyoung]

another sketch with some new ideas.
really looking forward to cutting this one.