First Lunar Sketch

[Vega]

A fantastic sketch Amanda. I'm no expert but its a very pleasing and realistic view. There's certainly alot to be said for sketching, I like the idea of people expressing what they see through an eyepeice by using raw artistic talent. (Kind of puts us button pushers to shame sometimes).

Look forward to seeing a Saturn sketch :-D

Matt

[Talitha]

Thanks, John and Amanda.

[albedo0.39]

Now that is seriously impressive. It (sort of) reminds me of a sketch I once saw in a SF novel - So, with that in mind perhaps you could be sketching for a living ! Also, there is something very 1950's about the style you have chosen. Good contrast

As everyone mentioned - a natural

[ashenlight]

Thankyou albedo0 What do you mean about 1950s? I can sort of see it... what do you see in it that gives you that vibe?

Amanda

[albedo0.39]

Well, in the 50's Science Fiction cartoon books had a certain "look" to them which emphasised hard edges, strong shadows, good contrast range and simplicity.

Now I wasn't around in the 50's, but I have read quite a few older books where the artwork you're creating would look appropriate. It's very "traditional".

As an example (but clearly NOT the same) take a look here

The Science Fiction books written by Captain W E Johns

[Hipolito]

Impressive ... wish I could sketch like that!

[Paul G. Abel]

Wonderful sketch, and a great way to start!

[Taff]

Hi Amanda' what a great piece of sketching nice details there weldone.Mark

[Insomniac]

Very impressive, well done! I've had a couple of goes at the eyepiece and found it far more difficult that normal sketching, I'm going to take your advice and practice from photographs.

[michaelmorris]

That's a VERY good sketch, you have quite a talent. Please keep them coming.

[ashenlight]

Thankyou all for your kind comments

albedo0 - I know what you mean now, can see it. Just needed something visual to compare it to, lol! Great observation

Amanda

[gman]

Thats really good. I'm completely useless when it comes to any kind of drawing. I'd love to be able to come up with something like that.

[gliderpilot]

Maybe you should do a sketching workshop at Salisbury SP? I would love to learn first hand from someone who can produce such high calibre work.

Mark

PS If you saw my lunar sketching you would understand why I use a digicam!

[ashenlight]

I'm not going to be at Salisbury unfortunately - personal commitments - make it to SGL5, however, and I'll see what I can do

Amanda

[greenkat]

Your sketching is great Amanda, keep it up

Next target Herculese ?

If he's not availiable, I could don a loincloth lol

Sorry, couldnt resist

[ashenlight]

LMAO! Need to go live on the Moon first, silly clouds in my way

[Vega]

Failing that, make a booking with hubble when she's back up in a couple weeks time. Might cost an arm and a leg though! lol

Just had an after-thought, not sure Hubble's sensitive camera's will like looking at the moon LOL!

Matt