I have had a bit of feed back on this one - it is a challenging exercise! So I am going to let it run a few days more before posting another challenge to give those of you who are struggling with it a couple more days. Watch that knot video if you are stuck, it really is helpful.
KMcD took inspiration from the video and drew two very nice interpretations of a fabric knot. Drawn using F, B2 and B4 Staedtler pencils on 110gsm it shows a good understanding of the shapes and form of the knot. I think the drawing could benefit with a bit more attention to the tonal gradients easing away from the darkest shadow areas to create less 'line'. But I must compliment KMcD on a strong graphic drawing that works very well.
'Scarf Knot in Graphite' by KMcD
She drew the same scarf again using Rembrandt pastels on 185gsm paper. Again, she has observed the shapes, forms and shadow areas well. KMcD has also achieved in this pastel work the appearance of a soft and cozy wool scarf. Consider adding some white pastel touches to create highlights here and there.
KMcD tells me she did several other drawings before returning to the knot. These are both good works with nice observation.
'Scarf Knot in Pastel' by KMcD
EM has also done several attempts at the fabric exercise, also bleeding a bit of the 'yellow' study into it as well. These studies are the result of a morning's house cleaning - two works of the grubby dust cloth. Lol, I too, prefer drawing such an item as to using it!
The first is in graphite, 6B, 2H and then B. The second is using Faber Castell: Light Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Dark Cadmium Yellow, Dark Chrome Yellow, Alizerin Crimson, Warm Grey III and VI with tortillion. Both were done on standard cartridge paper.
Again, good observation of the forms and shadows. I would be tempted to add a little white chalk here and there on the peaks/ridges to add a bit more highlight to the forms. Good work.
'Dust cloth studies' by EM
EM also attempted to draw the knot found in a slinky tee shirt top. Done in purple, fuchsia, grey and white pastel with a bit of 6B graphite. Although she says she is not too happy with it I think it is a good effort, the knot shape well observed with good 'mountains and valley' forms. What has let her down is the paper she has used and I would encourage her to try again on a better pastel paper!
'Slinky knot' in pastel by EM
As I said above, I will hold off posting a new challenge for a few more days - so get out your pencils, charcoal, pastels and have a go at fabric for me. HERE is another good tutorial to watch if you want a few more tips - it is only 5 minutes or so and he just uses one pencil!
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