Big Shapes First: Your Choice

Big Shapes First: Your Choice

Set up or choose any subject you enjoy (object, scene, or photo reference). Today’s focus is **Big Shapes First**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule...
Big Shapes First: Landscape

Big Shapes First: Landscape

Set up or choose a photo or view of trees, a path, and a horizon. Today’s focus is **Big Shapes First**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for today:...
Big Shapes First: Interior Scene

Big Shapes First: Interior Scene

Set up or choose a corner of a room with furniture and window light. Today’s focus is **Big Shapes First**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for...
Big Shapes First: Florals

Big Shapes First: Florals

Set up or choose a plant or flower with interesting overlapping shapes. Today’s focus is **Big Shapes First**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for...
Big Shapes First: Still Life

Big Shapes First: Still Life

Set up or choose a simple still life of 2–3 objects on a table. Today’s focus is **Big Shapes First**. Start with a quick warm-up: make one tiny thumbnail (about 2 inches) that captures the overall placement and rhythm. Then begin your main drawing. Rule for today:...