I was away
from my blog for a long time, and now that I’ve returned to writing fairly regularly, I am sometimes at a loss as to what my blog is supposed to be. Whatever intentions I had in the past, those are loose threads now. So I’ve decided that the blog might as well serve as a diary. It can remind a future me what things I was working on, and in roughly what order. It’s worth doing as an experiment. As it is public, it’s a spectator diary. Or a virtual studio where visitors drop by from time to time.
The last life class met on Tuesday. The model adopted the same pose as the session previous, though I changed my position slightly. The model had the most extraordinary cheekbones. I tried to capture their elusive subtlety but never quite managed. I am pleased overall, but still one owes Nature her due. Human beings are by their Creator marvelously fashioned.
I drew relatively small (9 x 12 and 14 x 17 inch notebooks) using oil pastel. Made a few preliminary drawings in pencil and charcoal pencil to get acquainted with the pose and his features.
I have already posted the main drawing from the previous session, but here it is again.
Lovely drawings Aletha – you really know how to draw faces. I think the way you have picked out the highlight with pink in the final drawing is just fantastic. Makes me want to get back to life drawing ASAP
What a coincidence. My post today is about faces. I’m fascinated by the human face and all its variations. It’s a pleasure to see your drawings and get a sense of how your approach them.
Thank you, Judith. I enjoyed the regular chance to draw from life — am definitely going to miss that class. Maybe in the fall or winter I can attend one again.
thank you Art Chap Enjoin. I enjoyed the life class a lot. I’m already missing it. So I want to get back to it ASAP too! But I’m not sure when that will be, perhaps in the fall.
Beautiful work, love them! Love your colors as always too
thank you, Laura!