FIVE MINUTES

One thing about 5 minutes is it takes all the worry out of recording images.

Direct observation of the subject is called Primary observation as opposed to secondary observation which is using photographs the internet etc.

I wanted to record some little sketches really quickly, holding the lid

Quick recording of the pattern, without colour, laying down the marks

This is 'the top brick of the chimney' a phrase that my mother used to say - aim for the top brick of the chimney, through the generations I have changed this to 'aim for the stars' to my children

These little marks would translate so well for stitch

Or would make a stamp!

Finally this took very much longer than five minutes & I just love the effect of the charcoal pencils (again) what a find they are

This is using the MASK from the previous post & then smudging with my finger.  Cant wait to get my tin of these pencils.  The tooth of this paper is also really good, it seems to hold the pigment

I have oodles of ideas for stitch now

As Dale is still working hard, it would be nice if we could have a few more comments.  Let us know if you are taking part & if you have learnt anything from our explorations