Day three of The 100 Day Project for 2021.

I managed to squeeze today's sketch practice in, between prepping for an interview for some contract work and the interview itself.

I knew the light would be gone by the time the interview ended, and it was a good distraction before my first job interview in over four years.

Once again, I struggled to capture a photo of the subject that reflected the angle I was drawing it from.

I'm starting to think I should draw from the photograph, rather than from life, for this project. Simply because you and I, dear viewer, can't "grade" my progress accurately. You can't see what I'm seeing.

Despite that, it's evident my proportions are out. Mr Duck's tail is far too long in my drawing.

While the photo shows the hanging device for the ornament behind the little fella's head, the angle I drew from wasn't the same. The thread fell inside the curve of the back of his head.

Taken on its own, I don't think today's sketch is terrible. The silver topper is clumsily rendered, but without the source image to compare to everything else would be kinda okay.

But compared to reality (the accompanying photo or what I saw), it's definitely not true to life.

I would grade this a "C+. A fair effort. Must try harder."

Thank you to the brilliant artist, Merle Pace, for a not-so-secret Santa gift from many moons ago, that's still yet to find its place on a Christmas tree but has inspired (amateur) art.

Thank you also to those who have encouraged me and offered guidance. Your feedback and suggestions have been and will continue to be appreciated. I have so much to learn!