Being (art)schooled #2: Chalk Pastels and Charcoal

Week #2, originally uploaded by Gavatron.

A still life this week; while I’m happy with some of the details in the work, overall it feels a bit flat. We’re going to be working on creating volume next week, so we’ll see if I improve.

I like how the zucchini turned out (right hand corner). When I began it, I thought it was going to be a disaster, but I think I managed to pull it out. The foreshortening of a cylinder was a bit too much to handle!

I’m also pleased with how the cup in the middle of the composition turned too; it’s subtle, but I do like that I was able to pull some detail out of a translucent white cup.