Physical Studio with John Kelly 3: Still Life

Still Life Drawing

 During our workshop session with John Kelly, we were provided with a brief and we were required to undertake still life drawing. After entering the studio, the group was greeted to four tables, each table contained various source material that differed from one another. Over the course of the afternoon we were to produce a study from three of the four tables rotating at 45 minute intervals.

 The three tables I chose consisted of:
  • Letters and numbers that vary shape, size and texture
  • Objects ranging from cameras and binoculars to three necked glass flasks
  • A cluster of boxes and textured material such as package protection bags and crumpled up paper.
I chose these tables because I found them to be the most interesting of the four, the final table was a multitude of boxes, to me that table seemed to be more line work and perspective orientated, I personally wanted to challenge myself with more difficult objects that combine straight lines, curved edges and reflections.

I also wanted to experiment with forms of media that I am not too comfortable with, in this case colour and the use of marker pens. A lot of my personal work and art focused on black and white line work dependant on black fine liners to define shadow and form.

Below are the Photographs taken of the three tables I chose to draw from, also I have added the two main observational sketches I did throughout the session. I enjoyed this workshop it felt good to go back to traditional artwork as a change from digital art. 


When it comes to drawing however, the issue I tend to have is that even when I am doing quick sketch work I am slow with it, this is something I intend on developing and improving because being slow at drawing and artwork can conflict with deadlines. 

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