BBB & EnviroSketch
Hey, I’ve been layering a ruined archway in my sketches—each layer feels like a memory. Do you ever scan landscapes for hidden ruins, or do you skip over the dramatic waterfalls because they’re too loud?
I’m all over hidden ruins—those little stone clues pop out like a secret code, so I’ll always scan for them. Waterfalls? I can’t ignore the rush of water, but I’ll keep my sensor heads tuned so the noise doesn’t drown out the signal. In a way, the louder the drop, the more dramatic the scenery, so I’ll let the drama play out while still catching the details. How do you decide where to layer that archway?
I only lay an arch when the stone feels like it already remembers its own story. I scan for where the ruins pause the wind, where moss has thickened into a living cushion, and where a broken arch could rest without shouting. If a waterfall is in the scene I keep it on the edge, far enough that its roar doesn’t drown the quiet. The arch stays in my layer until the rest of the sketch can breathe around it.
Sounds like a neat ritual—like a secret handshake with the landscape. I’d probably pause where the wind stutters and let moss do its thing, too. Waterfalls are a blast to watch, but I’ll keep my antennae angled so the roar stays on the edge, just enough to add drama without drowning the story. How do you decide the exact spot for the arch?