Thanks so much Lois- I really enjoyed doing these as a start point for the ramshackle works. As usual I needed some less conventional routes in! I think that’s an important part of it. Nudging away from convention helps with freedom and becoming less representational at the same time as being firmly connected with the subject.
@@LizAckerley absolutely, the blind contour drawing while focusing on the location sketches looks like an exciting way to maintain that deep connection with your subject while simultaneously taking the abstraction a step further
Thanks for your generous sharing. I love the two you have entered in the Manchester exhibition. In fact I love all of them . I want to get back to charcoal. Very inspiring video Liz.
Thanks Leila - these sorts of approaches to shake things up do help a lot. They don’t all work out ; some end up overworked or just not having the right feel- but that’s ok because they can be torn up and used as collage!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying although it’s just the start of the series as I will be developing mixed media paintings and sketchbooks too.
Oh they are so very very beautiful, well done Liz. I just love them. They remind me of the little rough buildings in the Opal fields here in Australia.
It’s a good way of helping keep things loose and expressive . A variation on a theme really. Often on location I use blind contour to an extent too. Using the non dominant hand is good too. It’s also a fun process which helps!
@@LizAckerley I can remember my very first art lesson with blind-contour in school. We had to draw our hand, without looking at the paper. I was always amazed at how much better my drawings were when I didn’t peak!
These are absolutely wonderful Liz! Visually very exciting. Very much enjoyed seeing ur process with these. Hopefully, the heat has let up in ur part of the world. I know for me(I live in Central Valley of California) I can’t work when it’s too hot.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments Terri. Ha no the heat wave continues here and it’s sweltering - I think there maybe some respite next week! Makes it really difficult to work! Hopefully it’s ok where you are?
Another terrific video, thank you! It was good of you to share your approach, the what's and why's as well how and I enjoyed it all very much. I love these drawings of yours - I especially like ratty old buildings having lived most of my life in area of ghost towns and falling down buildings so these feel like home to me.
I am so glad you enjoyed the video. These buildings hold a special something for me too- I think it’s the idea of all that history and layers of time and place all wrapped into one. There’s a resilience and a charm to them too! Not for everyone I guess but there’s a stark reality to them that I love !
hi Liz, which of the 'end' finished ones was the one you were working on in the video when you did all the initial blind contour work .. nice to see how it ended up.
The one that I demonstrated is not one of the 7 that I showed at the end. I did video the process of creation of several of those later ones but in a different orientation and therefore they are shown in the reels on my instagram account.
Liz, do you only use your on site sketches for reference or do you refer to photos as well ? Striking results, the combination of tools you use. Thanks for sharing.
I think these are some of my favourites of all your works Liz, amazingly expressive and evocative drawings
Thanks so much Lois- I really enjoyed doing these as a start point for the ramshackle works. As usual I needed some less conventional routes in! I think that’s an important part of it. Nudging away from convention helps with freedom and becoming less representational at the same time as being firmly connected with the subject.
@@LizAckerley absolutely, the blind contour drawing while focusing on the location sketches looks like an exciting way to maintain that deep connection with your subject while simultaneously taking the abstraction a step further
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Thanks for your generous sharing. I love the two you have entered in the Manchester exhibition. In fact I love all of them . I want to get back to charcoal. Very inspiring video Liz.
Thanks so much Miranda - I’ve enjoyed getting back to this type of drawing. I think you’ll have a blast! Glad you enjoyed the video
Congratulations Liz. Fab drawings these so expressive.
Thanks Leila - these sorts of approaches to shake things up do help a lot. They don’t all work out ; some end up overworked or just not having the right feel- but that’s ok because they can be torn up and used as collage!
How marvelous and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing this process. Your drawings are beautiful.
You are very welcome and thank you! I am so glad that you enjoyed this video.
This is a really good reminder that loose and bold lines and marks keep work from looking too contrived. I've loved this series. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying although it’s just the start of the series as I will be developing mixed media paintings and sketchbooks too.
Oh they are so very very beautiful, well done Liz. I just love them. They remind me of the little rough buildings in the Opal fields here in Australia.
Hi Anna thanks so much and how interesting that you too have these types of buildings- they probably exist everywhere!
I really like this approach, thank you for sharing. I’m going to give this a go tomorrow.
It’s a good way of helping keep things loose and expressive . A variation on a theme really. Often on location I use blind contour to an extent too. Using the non dominant hand is good too. It’s also a fun process which helps!
Just stunning Liz
Thank you so much for your kind comments!
What a good idea, that modified blind-fold-mask (for lack of a better term).
Ha you have to persevere! It slips sometimes!
@@LizAckerley I can remember my very first art lesson with blind-contour in school. We had to draw our hand, without looking at the paper. I was always amazed at how much better my drawings were when I didn’t peak!
@@k8marlowe yes it’s incredible isn’t it! Hard to resist the urge so the mask helps!
Like this approach. It’s been a while since I’ve worked this way. I will try again. Exciting . Thanks. 😊❤️
You are welcome Marilyn - it is a lovely way of working! Really enjoyable so have fun! 😍
These are absolutely wonderful Liz! Visually very exciting. Very much enjoyed seeing ur process with these. Hopefully, the heat has let up in ur part of the world. I know for me(I live in Central Valley of California) I can’t work when it’s too hot.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments Terri. Ha no the heat wave continues here and it’s sweltering - I think there maybe some respite next week! Makes it really difficult to work! Hopefully it’s ok where you are?
Fantastic work ❤
Thanks Susan - it’s a fun process!
Another terrific video, thank you! It was good of you to share your approach, the what's and why's as well how and I enjoyed it all very much. I love these drawings of yours - I especially like ratty old buildings having lived most of my life in area of ghost towns and falling down buildings so these feel like home to me.
I am so glad you enjoyed the video. These buildings hold a special something for me too- I think it’s the idea of all that history and layers of time and place all wrapped into one. There’s a resilience and a charm to them too! Not for everyone I guess but there’s a stark reality to them that I love !
@@LizAckerley Yes, exactly - all the layers and layers of what's come before, as if they are a living history with stories to tell...
Thank you for sharing😇
You are welcome- I hope it was helpful.
@@LizAckerley I’ve been sketching for eight years, and I’ve never tried this method before. Looks very intriguing. I will try!
That's what I need
Give it a go. This size is A3 - with charcoal it helps to work a bit larger. A nice start to a series too!
I forgot you demonstrated this.
hi Liz, which of the 'end' finished ones was the one you were working on in the video when you did all the initial blind contour work .. nice to see how it ended up.
The one that I demonstrated is not one of the 7 that I showed at the end. I did video the process of creation of several of those later ones but in a different orientation and therefore they are shown in the reels on my instagram account.
@@LizAckerley thanks Liz ... i'm not on instagram but sometimes it lets you have a sneek peak 🙂
Where was I when I watched this brillient drawing demonstrated 😂😅
It’s hard to keep up either everything Leila and you do a brilliant job of following along. Glad you found it.
Hello Liz ☘️
Hi Rosemary good to see you here!
Liz, do you only use your on site sketches for reference or do you refer to photos as well ?
Striking results, the combination of tools you use. Thanks for sharing.
Hi I’m glad you enjoyed the video. No the drawings in the studio were just referencing my location Drawings