I’ve been trying to make bigger pictures recently. I’ve reached a sort-of plateau, where my drawing skills have come on to an extent that shows me two things; firstly, it’s totally possible for me to get “good” enough at drawing by applying myself. And secondly, that there are other skills beyond the mere application of drawing to a scene.
For instance, above is a pretty boring view of my parents living room. It’s not the most successful rendition I’ve done of that view, but – so far – it is the largest. There’s something difficult for me in working large, something that I haven’t quite cracked yet. But, from my prior work this year, I can see that the secret to cracking that is to keep going. Or maybe the secret is to keep going until the problem isn’t even relevant any more?
One of those, anyway.
