Here’s a recent graphite study I’m calling done for now. Really tried to slow down and focus on modeling the form at a high resolution. Learned a ton in the process—can’t wait for my next study.
A couple notes:
I started this in a class where the teacher had us just keep the shadows flat and model the form in the light. So there’s definitely reflected light missing (intentionally).
There’s a small linear dent in the paper cutting across the shadow near the mouth of the vase. From a piece of equipment that fell in the studio . It doesn’t show in most overhead light, but does show up on the scanner.
I think it’s a great success Tim. The structural variations in the handle and slight/subtle contour anomaly on the base seem to really breathe some nice character into the subject. Bravo my friend!
There’s something very appealing about the lighter grey tones. Really like this. My only comment is, maybe give it a cast shadow so that it looks like it’s resting on something instead of floating in space? Personal choice but I think it might help ground it a bit more.