Roz Stendahl, one of the 6 instructors of Sketchbook Skool, focused on sketching animals. She particularly liked sketching live animals. She also realized that it can be quite a challenge to sketch a model that is moving, particularly if you are new to the discipline. She recommended going to natural history museums, state parks or other venues that would have taxidermy you could sketch.
Above all, Roz said that because sketching is something you want to do, it should be fun. So why not go to a toy store and pick up some fun models? I like her thinking. I went to my local toy store and picked up some dinosaurs. Click on image for larger view.
I have to admit, it was pretty fun getting them placed just right for my sketching session. For this sketch I used pen, watercolor and then went back with watercolor pencils.
Roz’s parting gift was a set of Fun Factor Flash Cards that she designed using sketches from her journals and emphasizing points she made during her lesson. Points like “Sleeping pets make great models.” and “Never let a model down your shirt.” This one had a photograph of Roz, head tossed back laughing, with a parrot peeking out the top of her shirt. She knows her models and has fun! The tip I keep in mind is “The right time to start sketching is always now.”
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Great choice for model. Lots of different shapes and planes and proportions.
And great silliness factor too.
These look like so much fun!
They are! They are! And I have 2 more dinosaurs to sketch with.
I’m learning to sketch for fun, and to like what I draw. Thanks for showing us. LeeAnna Paylor
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Good for you, LeeAnna. Roz Stendahl says to be your primary audience and you can’t go wrong. I couldn’t agree more.
Ohhh so fun to look at! You are an inspiration! I’ll have to give up caffeine to stay still long enough to actually SEE.
Thanks for sharing!
Jo Noble
Hi Jo! Thanks for dropping by. I think you would enjoy the style of these classes and the price is extremely reasonable. They are addictive! I’m having fun with my current class call STRETCHING.