Observation Drawing

Does your front door have any special meaning? It is the entrance to your home. Is it an invitation to go inside, or does it keep things out? Or both? Do you feel your front door is welcoming?

CHALLENGE

Have you ever looked at the front door of your house? Have you noticed all the shapes and lines and even some shadows to show depth? Today I want you to go outside your front door with a piece of paper, pencil and something flat to draw on. I want you to observe or look at all the possible shapes on your door. This image to the right is a youtube video by Lauralee Chambers (yes I love her work). She sketches her own front door as an example. Watch how she observes her lines and shape and how she adds details to the end of her drawing. She uses sharpie so you can see her lines better, but you should start with pencil ...so you can erase any mistakes. Then if you like, use a marker to outline.