Hi Guys

Thanks to everyone that entered this month’s drawing competition. We had a great response again.  🙂

I love all your ideas,  the variations and the different things you choose to add and focus on.

After much deliberation this morning I have decided that my favourite is the below drawing by Helen Ward. Well done Helen! You will receive a Sketchout Gift voucher for the course of your choice.

I chose this to be the winner because I really like the simple yet graphic style of it. I  like the strong shadow on the inside of  the cup, the delicate handle and the blocky, stylised shadow on the surface it’s resting on. It reminds me of a David Hockney still life  with the same uplifting quality, delicacy and focus on light.

Below are 4 of my other favourites…

By Ritva Georgiades

I thought this was really well observed and sensitively drawn. There is great reflection on the cup and good shading on both the cup and the napkin. I also like the fact that the cup is light and the background all dark.

By Jonathan Cross

This is a brilliant observational sketch of the hand and glass. I love the distortion of the fingers through the glass and the level of detail. It reminds me of the weird and wonderful drawings of M.C. Escher.

By Susan Hammond

I chose this because of the vibrancy and energy. I love the bold mark making and the feeling of immediacy.  It has a very human quality to it that appeals to me.

By Diane Cox

I like the style of cup chosen and the smudging technique. I think this piece looks super realistic, almost photographic. It has great contrast with that bold shadow.

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Thank you so much for all your wonderful entries and don’t forget to watch out for September’s competition which I will announce soon.

Love Rosa

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