This is my fist EDM challenge. Draw a shoe. I did not know if I should start the challenges where I would be at if I started at the beginning of the year or not. Well I started at the beginning and will hopefully catch up. If not then that is OK, at least I am doing one of the challenges once a week.
This is not an exact representation of my shoe but it is close. I found it to hard for me at this stage to put in all the stitch work. I think it looks good any way. What do you think? Is it ok to smudge graphite? I have seen some artists that do and there art is astoundingly realistic. Others (like the art course I am presently taking) say absolutely not!!! Never!!!! What do you think? Is it OK to smudge graphite?
Drawn with graphite B2, and Charcoal.
10 comments:
Nicely done, Steven! You have nothing to be afraid of...
Great shoe drawing! Your dog is awfully cute - I recognize that couch-potato pose!
On smudging graphite I would say beware of art instructors stating rules for making art. And smudge away if that's what you want to do :)
Totally with Ann on this! And your shoe looks perfect to me!
Welcome, Steve!! Your shoe is terrific!! Smudge away :-)
To smudge or not to smudge... that is the question. And my answer is... WHO CARES?? Ugh! Don't we have enough rules already???
Okay, my work here is done...
Mark
Great drawing!!
I agree with everyone else. It's your drawing you should smudge if you want to.
They sell paper rolled up tightly and I think they are called stumps. They are to help you smudge without getting your fingers dirty! Smudge away, it's your art. If it works for you then it's okay.
Thank you. Yes I did smudge on this. I used a stump. :)
What a nice drawing! I've often thought of doing the EDM challenge, but haven't so far.
Thank you Sandy. All the wonderful encouraging comments make me want to draw more. This group is absolutly wonderful.
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