November 21, 2009

Thought of a Drawing Project

I currently have one nature drawing and found it rewarding to capture it in pencil. Nature is full of detail if we stop to look. Even the smallest things can produce wonder.


Most of you remember this drawing.




I took a long walk/jog yesterday and saw a simple gravel rock on the road. I drive on many gravel roads here in Kansas and it struck me to ponder where these simple inorganic materials come from. That the gravel must be older than mankind. I looked closer to the detail and decided that I could draw this object and show the world the character of a modest over used item. I placed it in my hand and noticed that my moist supple hand was new and fragile and this rock was ancient and forever. Now should I draw a rock or a rock in a hand? A rock in itself would be interesting, but to show the contrast between organic and inorganic. Not sure? Took some pictures, and will decide when I have more time.


Now I know some might think that a simple rock would not make a good subject for a pencil drawing, but just wait. Maybe I can prove you wrong.
























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2 comments:

  1. ChristineNovember 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Julie,

    I think a pencil drawing of a rock could be absolutely wonderful, but it seems like a big challenge. Can't wait to see!

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  2. AmariahNovember 24, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Thanks for the follow. I just loved your work! And I'm very much looking forward to seeing what you do with the rock :)

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