I propose an exercise : Each week (or possibly multiple times per week) I'll pair up with an artist and we'll prepare
Study Buddy templates for each other [below]. It's easy! Just paste web ref (illustrations, photos, etc. -- subject matter may be thematic or random) into the appropriate boxes and circle an area of study for each (masses, palette, details or composition). Then swap templates via email. The idea is to do quick observational warmups (I would think no more than 5-10 minutes per), then post them up on your blog to share with your buddy.
Example :
Download the
Master template to conduct your own
Study Buddy exercises with others! I'm hoping that by seeding this template the practice will spread virally and we'll all get a little more astute.
RZ Illustration is up first. I gave her a higher resolution version of the following file to crank on...
...and here's the one Becky made for me.
Already I can tell this will be challenging.
