The Rough Sketch

Some photographers stress the importance of sketching out ideas before shooting, so I decided to plunk myself down and do it too.  Everyone works differently, however my question is:  "Why sketch before shooting?"  Why draw when you already have the image you want sitting in your mind?

Perhaps the sketch helps choose lighting, camera angles, the placment of people, props, composition, etc.  Or, sketches may be helpful when sharing ideas with prospective clients.

I probably won't be sketching before shooting unless (for some reason) it is absolutely necessary, but I have to admit:  Drawing was fun. So...

If drawing a pre-shoot sketch helps you plan, then...by all means...do it! 

 

 

 

A Change of Pace

After working on the Potatoes and Renaissance lighting, a change of pace is welcomed. Yesterday I started playing with pen and ink--doodling, even. Below if the result so far. I love tapestries so...

TAPESTRY DRAWING (In Process)

Later today it is off to Michael's for sheets of aged Vellum. In a journal of originals, the Tapestry Drawing can be pasted on vellum and perhaps colored adding gilt highlights.

Then, it is back to shooting the Renaissance series.

Crayons Galore

Crayons, crayons and more crayons--120 of them. Wow! The joy...the excitement...childhood memories flood in...the smell, the colors--a plethora of glorious rainbows in wax. I am filled with anticipation. Ta-da...time to begin:

And more Ta-da:

Elisabeth Bacon 2008

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For Today: Play!