tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5529305612604004190..comments2024-03-28T13:49:48.236+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Drawing.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-34202539193296923452022-08-18T12:55:07.821+01:002022-08-18T12:55:07.821+01:00Not just the eye hand brain coordination, the act ...Not just the eye hand brain coordination, the act of concentrating purely on one thing for a while does one goodgzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82628632912843230822022-08-18T09:22:18.959+01:002022-08-18T09:22:18.959+01:00I've only started drawing in the last few year...I've only started drawing in the last few years having been told at school that my artistic ability was zero and that I could get on with anything else that I wanted to do (usually homework!).. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19297296278123342682022-08-18T04:41:17.208+01:002022-08-18T04:41:17.208+01:00I have a good supply of clay nearby, and often use...I have a good supply of clay nearby, and often used to bring some home in a bag. I'd make small 'sculptures', let them dry, then bake them in the fire. Some would shatter, but others would come out OK. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1511550583607679702022-08-18T04:37:35.196+01:002022-08-18T04:37:35.196+01:00Nothing 'heathen' about that. Pen and wash...Nothing 'heathen' about that. Pen and wash, pencil and watercolour, pen and rain, etc, all good methods. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68326425868170674702022-08-18T04:32:26.069+01:002022-08-18T04:32:26.069+01:00Whatever the work seems they all have aspects we t...Whatever the work seems they all have aspects we truly enjoy doing but some much less so as you describe with painting. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89357430270851456502022-08-17T23:26:45.808+01:002022-08-17T23:26:45.808+01:00I have recently discovered that making things in c...I have recently discovered that making things in clay is awfully relaxing as well. Bonus. I seem to be fairly decent at it. Who would have guessed?Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40444012797740249962022-08-17T19:08:36.571+01:002022-08-17T19:08:36.571+01:00I like pen/pencil drawings best but then, I'm ...I like pen/pencil drawings best but then, I'm not a colour person really ! I also love pen and ink drawings with a bit of watercolour ..... call me a heathen !!! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3184177426730011122022-08-17T18:09:02.822+01:002022-08-17T18:09:02.822+01:00I did study drawing (and painting) for about 5 yea...I did study drawing (and painting) for about 5 years. I should get some satisfaction from it!!! But not always.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63274965588401033322022-08-17T18:07:26.293+01:002022-08-17T18:07:26.293+01:00He sounds like a talented guy. Viva your son!He sounds like a talented guy. Viva your son!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3164163072215912662022-08-17T17:00:34.059+01:002022-08-17T17:00:34.059+01:00I really envy you being able to bring out your pad...I really envy you being able to bring out your pad and your pencil and draw something that gives you satisfaction. local alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-17698360882219678492022-08-17T15:18:37.766+01:002022-08-17T15:18:37.766+01:00The architecture makes wonderful subject matter; I...The architecture makes wonderful subject matter; I've drawn a lot.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30218996486045288752022-08-17T14:48:34.186+01:002022-08-17T14:48:34.186+01:00It's interesting that you mention this. I neve...It's interesting that you mention this. I never saw myself as especially artistic, but while trying to interest William in new things, we've been using Sculpey clay. I'm really quite good at making figurines with it. Working with the clay is very relaxing to me. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-27109634837463041322022-08-17T14:27:41.748+01:002022-08-17T14:27:41.748+01:00My son draws everyday and almost always has his sk...My son draws everyday and almost always has his sketchbook with him. I am always amazed at how a few quickly placed lines can turn into a recognizable image! It's like magic to me.Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58994225258587713842022-08-17T13:59:05.530+01:002022-08-17T13:59:05.530+01:00Your fig tree is an interesting subject for a draw...Your fig tree is an interesting subject for a drawing. In rural France, there must be a multitude of good subjects. Both plant life and architecture comes to mind.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82584070188100781462022-08-17T12:20:20.651+01:002022-08-17T12:20:20.651+01:00Like with everything, one needs to be consistent i...Like with everything, one needs to be consistent in order to improve.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23378103102492520452022-08-17T10:40:39.161+01:002022-08-17T10:40:39.161+01:00Drawing is indeed meditative and good for the soul...Drawing is indeed meditative and good for the soul. With practice we get better. Back in 1972, I won the school prize for Art at Beverley Grammar School but it can be easy to leave one's artistic talents on hold. Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90261713359680829002022-08-17T09:53:17.388+01:002022-08-17T09:53:17.388+01:00I've never looked at Instagram. I have a frien...I've never looked at Instagram. I have a friend who shows her photos there, but I've still not been tempted.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54976484190443518522022-08-17T09:12:24.179+01:002022-08-17T09:12:24.179+01:00The drawings and paintings shown on Instagram are ...The drawings and paintings shown on Instagram are amazing and it is a very friendly community of like-minded people. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3562538048193586102022-08-17T09:04:11.517+01:002022-08-17T09:04:11.517+01:00JayCee you really shouldn't worry about your s...JayCee you really shouldn't worry about your skill, it's the fun of making your very own recording of things that's important. I used to do drawings of silly everyday events. They were really badly executed, but are now amongst the favourites of the family.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50369458573536815102022-08-17T09:01:05.090+01:002022-08-17T09:01:05.090+01:00Yes, I was almost obliged to have a smart phone (p...Yes, I was almost obliged to have a smart phone (proof of vaccines, etc). I find the quality of the pix very good too. I would love to do a drawing a day, but the discipline just isn't there.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57483629023223709282022-08-17T08:57:47.280+01:002022-08-17T08:57:47.280+01:00Many years (decades) ago I used to enjoy drawing b...Many years (decades) ago I used to enjoy drawing but am unfortunately not very well skilled at it so gave up. Perhaps I could try again, just to give me pleasure.JayCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373622852406554111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38369796530125568842022-08-17T08:22:33.756+01:002022-08-17T08:22:33.756+01:00I notice you have been referring to taking your p...I notice you have been referring to taking your phone out with you a few times when talking of photography on your outings. I take you now have a smart phone as you used to talk of taking your camera. I am currently doing a drawing a day, or some form of drawing exercise at least. I post them on Instagram. It is a good discipline.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14245173788258763502022-08-17T06:30:16.043+01:002022-08-17T06:30:16.043+01:00Drawing is usually just a matter of practice, and ...Drawing is usually just a matter of practice, and being relaxed about it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-59466737117331451062022-08-17T05:36:49.232+01:002022-08-17T05:36:49.232+01:00The fig trunk is a work of art on its own. I am on...The fig trunk is a work of art on its own. I am one of many who can't draw at all well. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.com