No doubt, whereas some Urban Sketches are practitioners of quick sketching, I'm quite the latter. I'm most often, a "long-form"sketcher. Especially for this drawing, which took a number of hours over the course of two days.
I was lucky to sit on a shady, church staircase giving me a nice direct view of this clump of houses in the small town of Bagnaia in Central Italy. Sitting for so long, I absorb a great deal. But, whether I'm creating a long or short drawing, it's the impression that matters most; the feeling that that attracted me to the place in the first place. That's what's the most crucial. Frame of mind is as important as framing the page.
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such a wonderful and impressive work, I love it so much!!!!!!!!!
Love the light and shadows you captured Fred. The monochrome is very attractive too. Well done!
Superbe work. I enjoi it a lot¡¡¡¡
Gorgeous, the light is amazing. Very inspiring to a complete newby at sketching. Thanks!
Very impressive. And superb monochromatic.
Awesome drawing!
What a charming and characteristic place! I'm so taken by the warmth.
The lighting / shading is spectacular! Nothing new to say here but I thought it was worth repeating. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful work. I specially love the Lights and shadows.
Brilliant work with beautiful light and shadows.
this is so brilliant fred - as others have said the light and shadows are stunning... but also the details as well. I love all the random angles.
Do you have any problems with sketching for a long time- sore neck shoulders, back? Sounds like you had a perfect spot!
Superb! This type of sketch must take real dedication.
I love that description - long form sketcher. This one is steeped in that Italian feeling; makes me miss Italy.
When I saw your long form sketch, I gasped then let out a long sigh of contentment. I felt like I had been sitting there with you for at least a few minutes. you have communicated the "feeling" of the place perfectly!
Thank you all for the kind words.
Liz: I sit on a wonderful collapsable stool ("WalkStool") and that helps to comfort me. That said, long drawing like mine can cause cramping!
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