The Weekly Sketch ~ Themed Drawing Prompts For Members

[Pira]

Based on suggestions by FPN members who like to use their pens & ink to draw but find they lack motivation, I am starting this thread to encourage sketching.

 

There are no hard and fast rules on how much time participants should spend on their work, nor how skilled the sketchers must be. This is about setting a personal goal to take time every week and draw an object. The benefit is to the individual as they hone their skills one line at a time and take pleasure in the act of creating.

 

 

1. Each theme will run Sunday - Saturday.

 

2. Themes will be posted on the first Sunday of each Month, for the entire month.

 

3. You may post your sketch at any time you wish during that week.

 

4. Each theme will be numbered. Please include that with your post.

 

5. Do not post a drawing prior to the date set for the theme.

 

6. If you are unable to post the week of the theme but still wish to do so later, you are free to post the image.

 

7. You may participate in as many or as few themes as you wish.

8. Include the materials (pen, ink, paper, etc.) you used for the sketch. Thoughts on the process are encouraged if you are willing, as we can learn from each other.

9. If you have any suggestions for themes, please email me.

10. Have fun!

Edited November 8, 2015 by Pira

[Pira]

Themes: November 2015

 

November 8 - 14

 

#1 ~ Cup of your morning beverage

 

November 15 - 21

 

#2 ~ a toothbrush

 

November 22 - 28

 

#3 ~ a condiment from your pantry/fridge

 

November 29 - Dec 5

 

#4 ~ 3 slices of citrus (your choice)

[Tas]

http://www.taskyprianou.com/me_thanks.jpg

[stonezebra]

Haven't drawn much in years but here you go! Thanks for the prompt, just what I needed.

[snowbear]

I'll play.

#1


"Coffee and kitty."
Quick (< 5 minutes) sketcth. Pen & ink
Sheaffer standard black cartridge, Iroshizuku momiji

My first attempt was with 3H pencil under-drawing, however I smudged it while the ink was wet. This one was without the pencil.

[snowbear]

Nice job, stonezebra.

[stonezebra]

Nice job, stonezebra.

Why thank you! You've just drawn two of my favorite things - coffee and kitties. (tortie?)

[SNAK]

Thanks Pira for organising this weekly sketch project for us all.

And stonezebra and cmrenn, you were fast!

 

I'd love to read the descriptions of inks, pens, thoughts and processes along with gawking at everyone's drawings. So much to learn, so much to enjoy!

 

Happy drawing everyone, I am really excited! I'll get going with my cuppa coffee too.

[snowbear]

Why thank you! You've just drawn two of my favorite things - coffee and kitties. (tortie?)

 

Calico rescue (she was born and lived in drainpipe for her first few weeks).

Edited November 9, 2015 by cmwrenn3

[snowbear]

Thanks Pira for organising this weekly sketch project for us all.

And stonezebra and cmrenn, you were fast!

 

I'd love to read the descriptions of inks, pens, thoughts and processes along with gawking at everyone's drawings. So much to learn, so much to enjoy!

 

Happy drawing everyone, I am really excited! I'll get going with my cuppa coffee too.

My desk is a drawing table so I always have a small sketchpad nearby, along with various pencils and pens. I'm looking forward to your sketches.

[fountainpagan]

I will not participate, but want to thank you, Pira, for this thread. I know I will have my eyes full with beautiful things.

 

Another great art thread, I know it.

[SNAK]

This is my contribution for this week. #1

 

 

Morning Cuppa by ---SNAK ART---, on Flickr

 

Pen: TWSBI Mini Classic with vintage "Standard" #4 flexible nib

Ink: De Atramentis Archive Black

Paper: Handmade sketchbook with Fabriano Studio Cold Press 300gsm (140lbs) watercolour paper

Watercolour wash over ink

[Tas]

The variety in styles is what I'm really looking forward to .

 

Loving everyones so far . . .

[milkb0at]

Thanks Pira for the nudge to get me sketching.

 

Here's #1 sketch, my mid-morning coffee. It's an Athens 2004 Olympics souvenir mug, hence the arty blobs.

 

 

Pen: First use of a Platinum Carbon fountain pen that arrived 2 days ago. I like it very much

Ink: Platinum Carbon

Paper: Moleskine pocket sketchbook

Method: Rough proportions and sketch in pencil first, then I bit the bullet with the ink

[milkb0at]

Hey, it's not fair I posted right after Snak's. That's like doing an amateur guitar solo right after Eric Clapton.

[Tas]

Hey, it's not fair I posted right after Snak's. That's like doing an amateur guitar solo right after Eric Clapton.

 

[snowbear]

Great work, folks.

[migo984]

Heck! People are talented on here. This is getting intimidating.......but here goes.

 

Theme #1.

 

Here's my breakfast coffee.

 

Sketched with Pilot Heritage 92 EF and Sailor Kiwa-Guro nano pigment ink. Washed with diluted Pilot Kiri-Sami and Roberson's Penman Classical Ink Obsidian Brown. Paper is Dahler-Rowney Eco (100% recycled) drawing paper 120gsm/75lbs.

 

 

 

 

edit: theme # added.

Edited November 9, 2015 by migo984

[Pira]

Oh WOW you guys have been busy little bees with your pens

 

I'm so happy that folks have jumped on this little wagon and I look forward to enjoying the ride.

 

I'll comment on the artwork later, but just wanted to say a big Thank-you to everyone who has embraced this project with such enthusiasm! Draw on!

[snowbear]

Heck! People are talented on here. This is getting intimidating.......but here goes.

 

Theme #1.

 

Here's my breakfast coffee.

 

Sketched with Pilot Heritage 92 EF and Sailor Kiwa-Guro nano pigment ink. Washed with diluted Pilot Kiri-Sami and Roberson's Penman Classical Ink Obsidian Brown. Paper is Dahler-Rowney Eco (100% recycled) drawing paper 120gsm/75lbs.

 

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edit: theme # added.

No reason to feel intimidated.