When I took up photography as a serious hobby about eight years ago, I learned to see in new ways. Colors, light, composition, contrasts, photos within photos . . . all took on new meaning. We spend a fair amount of time on the road these days, and I’m always struck by how many wonderful subjects there are for a good photograph, if only we had time to stop!
For years, I’ve wanted to be able to draw. Last summer, thanks to links on Alexa’s and Deb’s blogs, I enrolled in Sketchbook Skool. Learning to sketch opened a whole new world of seeing. Every angle and detail matters. I see things when I’m planning and executing a sketch I’d never seen when composing a photograph. Like photography, sketching has improved my vision.
Truthfully, I love both hobbies. In May, I participated in a sketching challenge called Everyday in May. I drew all 31 prompts, but the day I had the most fun was a week ago when I met up with the Rochester Sketch Meet-up Group to sketch on the Canandaigua Pier. Here are two ways of seeing: the photograph and the sketch.
There’s so much more to learn for both hobbies. I could spend all day watching videos and reading about both of them. As it is, I’ll keep practicing and trying to improve.
I’m linking up with Helena’s wonderful meme: Pairs. You can find more of them here.
You do a fantastic job with both!
I’ve never thought about sketchers and painters seeing a scene differently from photographers – I know I’ve been fascinated by seeing light and shade recently
great photo and great sketch!!
Love your sketch…..drawing is something I’ve never really tried.
Oh how lovely. I’ve never been able to draw and I do envy everyone who can. I used to be a “C” student in art class!
What a great pairing and both images are lovely!
What a great pair – of photo/sketch and hobbies. Glad you are trying out new things.
I often see perfect subjects when I am driving and cannot stop. Very good sketch – something I cannot do!
They are both super and yes I too so often want to take pictures when driving.
Oh! your set is wonderful, a hidden talent! Your photography is always inspiring to me Karen. This is a brilliant idea for a pair.
Very interesting post today. I know that I”m leaning a ton about shadows and lighting in the be still 52 class. I love spending time with my camera. But I don’t think I’ll go down the path of detailed sketching right now.
Rinda
Excellent! And you say you’re a beginner?!
Great pair! I am also a very.new.to this.drawing/seeing.thing…and I’ve a l-o-n-g way to go…but I am enjoying the process and on somedays, I can see a glimmer…one day I’ll be brave enough to try my hand at a scene like the one you shared here. Congrats on completing 31 EDiM. I think I did about 28 days and I’m continuing to “see.” Thanks again for sharing…lots of inspiration.
Cheers~
Well done!! These are wonderful.
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