I am a former drafter, so I clue onto details that messes the whole thing up. I wish I could figure out how to post a picture here, as my version (made while your video was rolling, so 5 minutes including color) is against the grain of everything I have been trained as....but hell, its messy, but I can see my way to a looser way of interpretation that is way more fun. i get stressed out on all the details having to be right (and they never ever will be)....so Ian's technique is somewhat liberating.
I know what you mean about the drafter's mentality of being detail focus. I have had that issue too. What I find that is helpful is to draw only the outline of the overall main scene. Then, fill in the details layer by layer. To a point, you will want to stop before over-working the composition. I would love to see your 5 minute sketch. Feel free to email it to urbansketchpad@gmail.com.
I think you said you were going to start your color wet on wet, but your paper was dry. Either way love your work, and love that you try other ppls techniques ❤ i can't wait to try this loose and bold style
It is good that you are able to set your ego aside and are willing to learn. However, also try to stay truth to yourself. It seems to me that you are throwing away the baby with the bathwater if you try to follow Ian’s way. He has his own talents and qualities, but you have yours. Ian could never draw from your vision and experience as an architect, for example. Try to develop from within instead of from the outside. Everyone is unique. Follow your own path and try to find your own unique expression.
I enjoyed watching this. I like both of your sketches.
Thank you for your comments. Hope you enjoy the upcoming videos.
Very enjoyable watching your process. I’m far too tight and struggling to paint and draw the way Ian does and your video has helped a lot. Thank you.
Thank you for your comments. I was taught to be tight with my drawings too. It is a journey of finding our new comfort level of being loose.
I am a former drafter, so I clue onto details that messes the whole thing up. I wish I could figure out how to post a picture here, as my version (made while your video was rolling, so 5 minutes including color) is against the grain of everything I have been trained as....but hell, its messy, but I can see my way to a looser way of interpretation that is way more fun. i get stressed out on all the details having to be right (and they never ever will be)....so Ian's technique is somewhat liberating.
I know what you mean about the drafter's mentality of being detail focus. I have had that issue too. What I find that is helpful is to draw only the outline of the overall main scene. Then, fill in the details layer by layer. To a point, you will want to stop before over-working the composition. I would love to see your 5 minute sketch. Feel free to email it to urbansketchpad@gmail.com.
Great video Larry 😊
Thank you, Rebecca. I appreciate you reaching out.
I love both of your sketches,but of course the second one it’s more loose,,,nice! I have to give it a try….
Yes, give it a try!
Excellent video. More darks.
Glad you enjoyed it
I think you said you were going to start your color wet on wet, but your paper was dry. Either way love your work, and love that you try other ppls techniques ❤ i can't wait to try this loose and bold style
Yes, I misspoke about the wet on wet.
Thanks for the comparison.
Thanks for watching!
Good video
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
I would be tickled with either system! I’m about as non-creative as they come!
Keep at it and have fun!
Watercolor paper does not “ruin “ your pens if they are fountain pens. Felt tip pens are too fragile..
Thank you for the clarification.
It is good that you are able to set your ego aside and are willing to learn. However, also try to stay truth to yourself. It seems to me that you are throwing away the baby with the bathwater if you try to follow Ian’s way. He has his own talents and qualities, but you have yours. Ian could never draw from your vision and experience as an architect, for example.
Try to develop from within instead of from the outside. Everyone is unique. Follow your own path and try to find your own unique expression.
That is good advice. Thank you for it.