Riverside drawing
Anchor the horizon
Find the line that separates near ground, far bank and sky. Place major shapes before ripples. Reflections are easier to read when the structures above them are already clear.
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Three focused ways into Riverside drawing. Read one guide at a time, then use your own notes to make the advice fit your circumstances.
Riverside drawing
Simplify moving water
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.
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Return under new light
Draw the same view at a different time and compare shadows and water colour. Note weather and viewpoint so the comparison is meaningful. The aim is observation, not identical results.
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