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April 6, 2018 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

These studies were a result of feeling that I just wanted some straightforward sight-size practice to get my eye in, so to speak. Both took 4 or 5 sessions each, which is relatively rapid for this kind of exercise. I…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

Longer Pose Figure Drawings

July 13, 2017 · by Helen · in Drawing

Here is a collection of life drawings from the final term at Sarum Studio before the summer break. These are poses that are sustained for longer periods than anything we do at sketch club, although still relatively quick compared to…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

Unfinished Chalk and Charcoal

November 29, 2016 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

Here’s a recent life study that remains unfinished due to lack of time. Notwithstanding, I’m pleased with a lot of elements in the drawing – the portrait being the main example, where I used up much of the time available…

Life drawing gesture sketches by Helen Davison

A collection of small figure drawings in pencil and paint

November 21, 2016 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

I don’t have very much to add by way of comment on these little exercises. The painted figure is the first I’ve tried on the Arches oil paper that I have enjoyed using with still life subjects. Whilst I like…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

The Deathshead Moth Tattoo

November 4, 2016 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies, Portraiture

Here is a relatively quick figure drawing from a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed this project, especially the challenge of representing the model’s tattoo. The following pictures show key stages along the way, as the proportions are mapped…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

Feet, feet, feet

June 27, 2014 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

A new figure study, which in the most part I am pleased with. It’s not without its problems, and with more time I would have resolved (or tried to) the areas that are not quite right. Again, I left the…

Charcoal figure drawing - Helen Davison

Figure Drawing

June 4, 2014 · by Helen · in Drawing, Life Studies

My latest figure drawing project from Sarum Studio. This was completed in 8 sessions of around 2 hours each. The actual drawing has a greater sense of luminosity and flow of light than is captured by the photograph. Still, you…

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