A Monsterra not a monster:)
Drawing I did of my monsterra leaf - it took 20 minutes and I used the modified contour drawing technique
Sitting very quietly and focusing on one leaf at a time I draw the contours of this - one of my fave indoor plants - as an exercise in observation and modified contour drawing. It is very relaxing. Read all about this technique in Betty Edwards’s book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.
I have this plant sprawling recklessly all out of one corner and across the front of my hearth. I can’t ever light the fire now but I don’t care.
Some of my sketching gear
I felt soothed and calm as I drew - it took over 20 minutes to draw the largest leaf.
This may become a painting at some point.
What would you like to concentrate on and draw slowly?
I fancy doing a large pine cone that I have on my windowsill next…
