I think it is probably easier to suggest three dimensions on man-made objects rather than natural objects. The reason being that man made objects are mainly produced from geometrical shapes eg cubes, cylinders, cones often with regular shapes and lines which are easier to represent and draw whereas natural objects are often irregular so the three-dimensional aspect of them is more subtle.
How did you create a sense of solidity in your composition.
In the drawing of the man-made objects, I used a soft 4B pencil and different density of hatching to create depth and solidity. In the drawing of the natural objects, a collection of cheeses, I used different shades of yellows, oranges, browns and reds to produce effects of solidity.
Do you think changing the arrangement of your composition makes a difference to your approach and the way you create a sense of form?
Yes. It is interesting how some arrangements don't feel comfortable to draw but others do. Often it is about perspective and seeing how shadows fall.
How did you decide to position yourself in relation to the objects?
Firstly feeling comfortable is very important, then having light sources in the best positions to highlight the forms, shadows, colours. Also being able to see the shapes in a form that I recognise I can draw is important.
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