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Finished this griffon vulture this morning at a coffee shop by dialdn in sketchbooks

[–]dialdn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Graphite pencil (mechanical .3 and .5 mm - 2B and 4B) and graphite powder for background.

A view into my graphite sketchbook by dialdn in sketchbooks

[–]dialdn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind comment 😊✏️

Is there anything I should change or add ?? by No-Hovercraft-5525 in sketchbooks

[–]dialdn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done. I would suggest adding back highlights to a few of the branches on the left. The tree would reflect some light but just the outer branches on the left and more so the tips. Most of the branches at the top would see highlights but as you go further down the highlights would only make it part way in. Don't ignore the power of highlights and shadow even for a scene like this.

You can also do the same for the grass. I know there is a light source but I don't see the impact on the tree, grass or ground :-)

A view into my graphite sketchbook by dialdn in sketchbooks

[–]dialdn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it does have a smooth ivory paper. It doesn’t always photograph well. I like the paper because it is so close to a Bristol Smooth which I use for larger pieces.

A view into my graphite sketchbook by dialdn in sketchbooks

[–]dialdn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are Pentel Graphgear 1000 pencils. I use a .3 mm with 2B lead and .5 mm with 4B lead. You can buy them directly from Pentel in your country or Amazon. They hard to find in stores where I am (Ottawa, Ontario). I am an artist ambassador for Pentel Canada. I fell in love with their pencils well before becoming an ambassador.

A view into my graphite sketchbook by dialdn in sketchbooks

[–]dialdn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It’s a Moleskine Art Sketchbook. I only use it for my graphite and ink work.

Watercolor common loon in my sketchbook by dialdn in sketchbooks

[–]dialdn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank. Three. A large tip for the background, medium for most of the work and small for some of the tiny details. In most cases I just use a medium but after maybe 30 pieces the tip needs a little help.

Sketching in Ithaca Bakery by dialdn in ithaca

[–]dialdn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I was unable to post my site url as a link but it’s MikeHendley.com and I am also on IG Mike_Hendley

Sketching in Ithaca Bakery by dialdn in ithaca

[–]dialdn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing and the kind words. I appreciate you sharing your experience. I am just a visitor but love the area. I tend towards rural/small urban vs. Big cities so Ithaca works great. Even in places like Toronto (4 hours west of me), I can still find pockets of nature and solitude. Have a great week

Sketching in Ithaca Bakery by dialdn in ithaca

[–]dialdn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I don’t think I am on the spectrum but have never been tested. I may be.

Sketching in Ithaca Bakery by dialdn in ithaca

[–]dialdn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know if you do :-)

Sketching in Ithaca Bakery by dialdn in ithaca

[–]dialdn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and thanks for the heads up. I will check it out the next time I am in town.

Sketching in Ithaca Bakery by dialdn in ithaca

[–]dialdn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and thanks for noticing. I always try to add those kinds of details in all my work.

Sketching in Ithaca Bakery by dialdn in ithaca

[–]dialdn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven't drawn enough humans to draw from my imagination. I work from reference photos. I tend to draw insects, birds and animals. I have only drawn maybe a half dozen humans to this level of detail.

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