I must admit, sometimes a drawing doesn't feel finished the moment you put the stylus down. Hahaha, after I looked at my cafe sketch from yesterday, it felt like something was missing, the little details that actually make a space feel real. So, I went back in to add a bit more life to the scene and thanks to some comments I think the previous drawing needs a little more details so.
I added that "Reserved" sign on the table and brought the barista into the frame near the display case gladly greeting all the customers. It’s funny how such small additions change the whole vibe and give clarity. Suddenly, it’s not just a collection of people it’s a moment in time at a real coffee shop. The "Reserved" sign adds that touch of human planning amidst the chaos, and the barista gives the space an anchor. The two figures with their fingers pointing at something now made sense, maybe they are reading and choosing something on the menu to add to their order.
This was the drawing from yesterday
Every time I add a new line or a tiny detail like that sign, I feel like I'm deepening the story of the drawing. It’s one way to give life and interest to the drawing . I’m really happy with how these "wobbly" additions fit in with the rest of the work.
It’s a good reminder that art is an ongoing process of observing, refining, and adding the little things that make a scene feel authentic. Or maybe starting over totally.
Now that the cafe is getting a bit more crowded, I have to ask: do you think those extra details ground the drawing, or do you prefer the version where the focus was strictly on the group at the tables?
