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January Sketchbook Challenge

Sketchbook Challenge – Day 16

Yesterday, we played with contrast by sketching something light in a dark environment. For today, we are going to reverse that.

Today’s prompt: Sketch a dark object in a light environment.

Again, feel free to go the literal or metaphorical route.

If you chose the literal route for both, reflect on the two sketches for a moment. 

Was one more challenging than the other? Why? Did you have to change how you saw your object?

As a challenge, try not to just block in the dark object in a flat black. Try to find a way to create the darker tones within that object. 

Happy sketching!

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January Sketchbook Challenge

Sketchbook Challenge – Day 15

Today’s prompt: Sketch a light object in a dark environment.

You can take this one of two ways: One is literal, while the other way being metaphorical. Choose whichever you would like to explore.

For the literal route, see if you can capture the tonal range and the stark contrast of the light vs. the dark. Maybe even challenge yourself to see the richness of the darks. Trying capturing them rather than blocking out the background in a flat black.

For the metaphorical route, perhaps you will explore what brings you light during dark times. 

Here is a quote I love from Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings: “It is the everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love.