Southbank / Riverside drawing
Simplify moving water
A focused guide from River Sketchbook on Riverside drawing.
Guide 02 / Southbank
Put the idea to work.
Look for broad value bands and a few strong vertical echoes. Drawing every ripple makes the surface stiff. Leave areas of paper quiet to suggest light.
A short practice plan
- Look for broad value bands and a few strong vertical echoes.
- Drawing every ripple makes the surface stiff.
- Leave areas of paper quiet to suggest light.
Continue exploring.
The other Riverside drawing guides look at different parts of the practice. Take one useful idea into your next session.