Sketching on Location: The Quick Sketch

Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu continues with his eighth "sketching on location" teaching installment. This month he discusses different approaches to quick sketching.

By Glenn Vilppu | Monday, August 6, 2001 at 12:00 am

Posted In | Columns: Vilppu

Now notice how I have selectively developed the detail in the drawing above. The legs and most of the body are very simply indicated, while the head and the large bag over her shoulder attract our attention. In the drawing below, of the clown twisting balloons, the hands are only barely indicated; it is the expressive shape and overall liveliness of the drawing that attracts us.

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ZjZOrEiL (not verified) | Sun, 08/28/2011 - 17:36 | Permalink

just started on the Vilppu drawing manual... I am learning SO MUCH thank you!

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padawan (not verified) | Mon, 10/11/2010 - 12:51 | Permalink

Hi! Your way of teaching is just so simple.. I have learnt a lot from it along the way and I thank you for that!

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Dixita Kothari (not verified) | Wed, 01/28/2004 - 01:00 | Permalink

hi, I just want to thank AWN for making this site available and for putting up this article! Thank you! The sketches by Glenn have greatly inspired me and I am hoping to get up to his level. I'm trying my best. :) I was wondering, what does Glenn use to do his sketches? (pen or pencil) sherry :)