Learning objectives
■ How to make the most of photographs as reference material
■ How to make notan thumbnails
■ Make three-tone sketches and five-tone monochrome sketches
There are times when the impetus to paint wanes and ideas dry up, and the longer this downtime occurs the harder it seems to restart the creative engine. It is therefore essential to sketch and take photos regularly so that you have a bank of possibilities for those dry spells. You can however easily overlook possible painting material when reviewing your photo library, so in this article I will share a process for exploring photos that at first glance may appear to have no painting possibilities, while in next month's issue, we will develop the process to complete a finished piece of work.
This month I will be discussing the use of thumbnails, three-tone sketches and five-tone monochrome sketches. If you're like me, the urge to apply colour to surface can be overwhelming but without prior thought, this approach can
