Sketching Vegetation

Part of the old homestead in the Old Cheese Factory grounds in Berwick, Victoria is now occupied by a cafe. Tables and chairs have been placed in the shade of this vine covered pergola. What a tangle of vegetation! 

I love sketching vegetation and have devised a method I like – working in layers, alternating drawing with pen and drawing with watercolour. Sometimes there's more watercolour drawing than pen drawing, it's certainly quicker and gives a more interesting rendition.

This was done at the March sketchmeet of Casey Sketchers on a hot 31C degree afternoon (that's why I took refuge under the deep shade).

To read a previous blog post on Old Cheese Factory, click here.

To read about the history of Old Cheese Factory click here. 

Sailorfude pen, watercolour, #Stillman&Birn Beta Sketchbook, 7.5”x 7.5”

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