Brian I’m working on a last minute deadline, so the daily themed sketches have been temporarily put on hold.
Instead I thought I’d put up a preliminary sketch to what might be a gigantic disaster. I’m not really a painter, but have always wanted to learn. I have paint, canvas, and brushes… I’ve either been too lazy or too intimidated to start. Probably both.
But, I’m going to dive headfirst into one as I try and do a portrait of one of my favorite authors, G.K. Chesterton. First I’m spending quite a bit of time doing sketches and studies trying to get his head right and really work out the lighting and values on the picture I’m working from.
Already this post is too long, and I’ve got to get to the drawing table. Here’s a small ballpoint pen sketch I did from memory to warm up yesterday.
