Drawing From... Van Gogh

The next artist I am looking at is Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), who drew "The Blue Cart" in 1888 using pencil, reed pen and ink.

I like this drawing and I am amazed at how much detail is actually present. I think the depth within the image is incredible.

I also really like the drawing he did for "Starry Night with Cypresses" in 1889 using pen and ink.

 

I think the subtle curves in the lines creates a feeling of movement, almost as if Van Gogh could feel the earth spinning.

The image I used for reference when I was trying out Van Gogh's style was "Sailing Boats" which was drawn using pen and ink in 1888.

 

I really like the use of different mark making techniques because I think it helps create depth within the image.

When I was trying this out, I found it quite hard to make the shell look 3D because I didn't really understand that the change of direction in a curved line could change the way the object appeared to curve.

 

I think the first two worked better than the third  because there was more attention to detail in the first two. The third is more like an experiment whilst doodling.

I enjoyed using this technique and would like to develop it further because I think it is very effective and I like using this medium.