More figure drawing, new paper
Here’s a quickish life study where I tried out a new paper – Canson’s Ingres in grey. It has a high rag content, which I found made it pretty durable, although it is quite thin. The best thing though is…
New term figure drawing
I struggled to get back into figure drawing after a 3 week Easter break. This is the first study of the new term. I kept things quite sketchy and open, still experimenting with charcoal mark-making. I got a bit too…
Figure Drawing
My latest figure study, this was completed over 10 sessions. The main battle was with the handling of the charcoal – working the surface of the paper and refining the drawing as it went along. I personally prefer the look…
And finally, one more charcoal portrait
I’m aiming to get back to some painting now, so this might be the last charcoal drawing for a while. The model for this one is Clare, who happens to be Caleb’s mother. I had slightly less time for this…
Male figure drawing
It’s been quite a while since we had a male model for figure drawing, and it was a welcome change to consider the difference in musculature. I am generally pleased with this drawing, although less pleased with the position I…
Portrait Sketches
Having spent a few days working on quick portrait sketches, these are the only two that I like and feel capture the model – a very delightful young girl called Julia.
The Scholar
Here’s a portrait drawing from last week which I am really pleased with. My alternative title for it is ‘The Scholar’, because Caleb is a very bright and engaging young student. My hope is that it is this idea of…
October Figure Drawing
Here are a couple of long pose figure drawings from this month at Sarum Studio. Each one was approached slightly differently, and I consciously experimented with different ways of putting down charcoal – sometimes using a stump, sometimes a tissue…
Life Drawing Gesture Poses
Short 15 min gesture poses. Very enjoyable – and I got to sit down to work for a change.
Charcoal Portrait
My first portrait drawing for a few months. I’m mostly satisfied with it, and the likeness and psychology are good. I really struggled with the articulation of the head and neck though – getting the sense of weight and roundness….
