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POLL: What would you find most challenging about sketching this boat?

  • The PERSPECTIVE (The angle, getting smaller) 61
  • The LINE WORK (All the ropes!) 77
  • The PROPORTIONS (length of boat) 42
  • The WATERCOLOR (Including reflections) 55
  • The DETAILS (Adding people) 18
  • All of the above 😊 93
  • 2024-02-26
  • —2024-04-16
  • 346 votes
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TUTORIAL FOR THIS WEEK:  Urban Objects - Historic Boat

I took this photo while sketching at Circular Quay in Sydney because I love sketching boats with lots of ropes! 😊 Here is some information on the historic boat:

Southern Swan is a traditional Baltic trader, currently rigged as a three-masted barquentine. She is typical of coastal trading ships from the era 1840s to 1940s. The ship was built in Frederikssund, Denmark in 1922.

UPDATE: As it's school holidays for the next two weeks for us and I'm taking my family to visit relatives, I thought this would be a good one to record a bit early for you. So I choose the reference this week! (and next week) 

WHAT'S COMING UP:

Week Starting 22nd April: People Sketching - Large size - Lady holding an umbrella

Week Starting 29th April: Urban Sketching - Simple Cottage Building

Week Starting 6th May: Portraits - How to Draw Hair

EXPLORE MY TUTORIAL INDEX:

Remember to check out the tutorial index to easily navigate my tutorials here: https://www.sketchingscottie.com/patreon-index

SHARE YOUR WORK:

Share photos of your sketches with my Patreon community! It's a great place to be motivated, ask questions and get connected with like minded people. (Patreon ‘App’ or on PC/MAC desktop browser in the 'Community' menu)

Looking forward to hearing from you below!

Scottie

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POLL: What would you find most challenging about sketching this boat? 

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Michelle Moody

That’s a LOT of ropes! I also have a hard time with things in the shadows, like what to draw under the blue cover. You know, when you want it to hint theres stuff there without actually drawing all of it.

Joni K

I never painted water before, so I’m looking forward to this!

Jodi Dawson

I chose line work ( all those ropes) and reflections and when we vote for it all we complain how hard it is😁😊

Suzanne Taylor

When I zoomed in on the photo and saw how small the people are it made me realize how big the boat is. Seems like there is a lot of information to capture and put it on paper.

James Graham

Just learning to use the app. I think I’ve signed up twice.

Lorna Graham

Perspective is my main challenge. Also the ropes will no doubt cause some problems but I’m looking forward to it. The overall colours will be great!

Duncan Tolmie

The amount of detail is frightening! 😱 I look forward to discovering Scottie’s technique for simplification. 👍🏻

Petra

At first I thought, oh my god, what shall I paint in a casual way. The background isn't easy to integrate , so much line work, but I think you'll find a way for us to make it in a great sketch.💪

Jillanne

I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday. We will all work and share while you are away. Thanks for working so hard in advance for us.

Marie Cornelis

merci Scottie...et bonnes vacances!!! oui une tonne de détails...ouhhh lala mais votre aide est bien attendue!merci!!!

Karen Pinzás Morrongiello

Have a wonderful vacation! I think it is that I don’t how how I would start to draw something with these amount of details

Roz

The most challenging is the thought of being part of the crew on this schooner. Hopefully, sketching it will be way easier!! Ready when you are Captain!!

Kerstin

The ship is build in denmark? How cool. Thats where i life. Lets sketch this 🧡

Sharon White

For me it would be getting lost in the detail … lots to learn 😊

Clifford Hopper

Just joined … looking forward to what’s ahead … hello everyone I’m from Northern Ireland 👍

John Healy

Hello Clifford and an irish welcome from one of your own living in Toronto. Just joined yesterday and looking forward to the journey as well.

Douglas Vears

Joined recently and loved the boat. Faces are the biggest challenge for me.