Last week I decided that I wanted to go to the back of the class where the more experienced drawers were and take a stab at a long pose where you have the entire class time to draw the model in the same pose. The beautiful item about this art class is as much as you go at your own pace you can also decide where you want to sit in the class. I said to self .."its time for graduation". I love the long poses ...one it allows me to see what i really need to work on proportion, some of my figure drawing can be flat and it lacks the actual realism of drawing faces. I always feel like faces seem demonized (my art teacher would call it strong or bold but it feels hard and rough and I wouldn't want to wake up to that person). (2) I save paper. Yay! Surprisingly my sketch pad has lasted me the entire two months..I have about 4 sheets left for tomorrow.
Below is tonight's class drawing (Aug 13) in chorcoal and ink
I can tell that my technique is definitely improving and I love the combo of ink and charcoal. Surprisingly this drawing is without my glasses (I forgot them in my hubby's bag) and I think its definately one of my better detailed drawings from class (I dont know if thats good or bad..lol especially since the model was not close to me). Of course today I picked an easel for once (yay)..they are usual gone by the time i get to class but not today (it makes all the difference in my drawing.I'm going to have to arrive early from here on out).
.My teacher wants me to use ink and pastels for next class so that's why there is some blue in my drawing. she wanted me to practice but then class ended.
I once again want to thank the Lord for always reminding me he knows the desires of my heart and will always align and place me where I need to be.
Love the sketch, Steph! It's amazing you did it without your glasses! And I like the hints of blue, too. So subtle, but so gorgeous at the same time! Have fun in your last August class!
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