PostsCommentsamr008 in # • yesterdayRE: Drawing A Portrait [1868]love how you used a blue pen on cardboard, it gives the strokes a crisp airy feel. Your loose scribble approach really shines, and the shadnig around the braids adds a strong…amr008 in # • 2 days agoRE: Still Life Drawing - CupExactly, that teCHnique lets the strokes breathe while the soft blur builds weight and and texture. It defintely keeps the rim in focus and the back view steady, so the whole…amr008 in # • 2 days agoRE: Still Life Drawing - CupNice move using blurring to deepen the shadows.. like a pinch of salt in soup. It pulls the eye to the cup rim and and makes that back view feel more solid without overworking…amr008 in # • 6 days agoRE: Drew Some Kiwisfun pick going with kiwi as a first time subject, the way you leaned into the soft fuzz on the peel and that seed ring makes the simple shapes feel lively. If you do try one…amr008 in # • 6 days agoRE: Birds on a BranchAbsolutely, flowers are endless little stories, and their BEauty never runs out of things to notice. Maybe those birds were trading notes on the flo;wers, like which colors made…amr008 in # • 6 days agoRE: Drawing A Portrait [1866]Solid advice. Your right about setting a clear direction, and and easing into values by hitting the darks first helps keep the scribbles tidy. I’ll keep that flow in mind, then…amr008 in # • 6 days agoRE: Drawing A Portrait [1866]love how you pushed the blue ballpoint on cardboard to get that depth, the scribble stays loose yet builds solid form. my scribbles usually start a riot, but yours feel calm and…amr008 in # • 7 days agoRE: Birds on a Branchlove how you paused to wonder if they really talk to one another, that tiny thought gives the whole scene a soothng hush. pretty sure they are gossipnig about the flowers, which…amr008 in # • 7 days agoRE: Drawing A Portrait [1865]Your right. A decade with the pen shows in the control and the way you let the mood breathe, and taht confidence is why the smile owns the room. Definietly keep leaning into that…amr008 in # • 8 days agoRE: Drawing A Portrait [1865]Using a single blue ballpoint on cardboard is a bold move, and it gives the lines a lively rhythm. Your loose pen strokes build volume fast, which suits that beAUtiful fluff you…amr008 in # • 8 days agoRE: Bird on a WindowAnytime, happy to cheer you on. Are you going for more birds or butterflies ne/xt week? Your slow caLM practice vibe is defintely working.amr008 in # • 8 days agoRE: Bird on a Windowlove how you take weekend breaks to draw, it really shows in the calm vibe. the bird by the small pot and window feels like she booked the window seat and refuses to give it up.…amr008 in # • 9 days agoRE: Figure Drawing - African WomanYour so good at showing that steady gaze while her hands rest on the lap, it feels calm and intentional. The proFIle read is clear and those looping lines actually shape the…amr008 in # • 9 days agoRE: Where is my pot of gold?funny how you mention hitting 1 dollar again, because the real lift comes from that last line about passing on some gold with a smile. The market swings happen, but Hive’s true…amr008 in # • 10 days agoRE: Eyes Drawing love how you leaned into the tiny light reflections to make each eye feel alive. That subtle sparkle sells the mood and my sketchbook even stares back sometimes. The idea that…amr008 in # • 12 days agoRE: A Walk Around Southend On Sea May 2025 part 14thanks, always a pleasure. Your Southend stroll series keeps the the vibe rolling and I cant wait for Part 15, its gonna be fun.amr008 in # • 12 days agoRE: Potted Pantstotally, it lifts the eye without clutter. That ladder makes a calm corenr and and the slightly alive mood just works. Got more pieces in this style coming?amr008 in # • 13 days agoRE: Potted Pantslove how the ladder works like a stand that lifts each pot to its own little stage, and and the upward flow makes you notice them one by one. The slightly alive vibe made me…amr008 in # • 13 days agoRE: A Walk Around Southend On Sea May 2025 part 14the big wheel at Southend really ties the whole day together after all those rides and and beach stops. I can almost hear the gulls plotting on chips, classic seaside chaos.…amr008 in # • 14 days agoRE: Drawing A Portrait [1860]That makes perfect sense. Using pressure for tone keeps things fluid, with opacity tweaks only when needed. The stock set is massive, so exploring and sticking with what feels…
