Drawing an Unusual Perspective
I couldn’t resist this unusual perspective the other day in Fonda, a bar/restaurant in Berkeley. The interior is striking and the cozy chairs invite one to lie back and enjoy the view. I settled in and, sustained by tasty food and drink, got to work in my sketchbook.
Not only is the view atypical, but the lighting is as well, coming mostly from below. The drawing was a challenge and the painting was quite enjoyable. I really like their brightly colored armchairs and that ochre wall.
Related Topics: Berkeley, Food, Interiors
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October 14th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
You’ve really nailed the difficult perspective and the art of relaxing into sketching in public.
October 4th, 2007 at 10:02 am
Is this the one?
http://www.artistsmagazine.com/blog/Build+Your+Own+Sketchbook.aspx
Cool, Martha! I especially like the right page of the spread and think it could stand on its own as a great composition.
October 3rd, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Did you see your blog mentioned on The Artist’s Magazine blog today? She said you were one of her favorites! (and mine too!). Things are looking up indeed! Congrats!
I haven’t been to Fonda in it’s current incarnation but loved it when it was Christopher’s. I recognized it immediately from the drawing.