2 Charcoal drawings

[Jugger]

Hi
I'd love to get some comments on the 2 charcoal drawings I've pasted below. I don't have any formal art training so any feedback will be VERY gratefully received. The first one is Charcoal Oil Lamp and the second is Charcoal Wine Bottle. Thanks, Jugger.

<img src="http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/ger2121/Scribble%20talk%20album/charcoaloillamp.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">


<img src="http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/ger2121/Scribble%20talk%20album/charcoalwinebottle.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

[Angela]

Jugger, could you post these again - they are only showing up as links. Thanks.

[Jugger]

hello everyone, this is the first bit of drawing I ever did. I framed it, warts and all, just to remind me of the fun I had doing it. I welcome any criticisms or suggestions you have to make. Thanks for taking the time to look. All the best, Jugger.



http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/ger2121/Scribble%20talk%20album/charcoaloillamp.jpg

[Cleo]

Hi Jugger...

You have a very strong style.....I like it.
Lots of good things about these.
Strong shapes, nice lines and a good sense of different textures.

Try drawing simple objects like bottles or books with a directional light on them...an angled lamp is the best....it will give you a good idea of where the light falls on an object and how to make it seem solid.

The best of luck with it


Cleo

[Jugger]

Thanks for the suggestions and compliments. All the best, Jugger