Leslie Field Sketching Techniques

1) Choose a small spot to sketch. I have chosen a small plant, just at my feet to make my subject for these sketches.

2) Analyze, observe, and take in the detail of your subject. Check!

3) Sketch your subject from memory:

4) Sketch subject without looking at the notebook:

5) My various fast-paced sketches

6) Five minute sketch

7) Experimenting with my pencil

8) Detailed sketch

This plant is relatively small, the leaves only being 2 inches wide. The most noticeable detail is the edges of the leaves which appear toothed but have a lobed shape overall.

Four more sketches of plants seen around the pond: