Woman With Snake Tattoo is oil pastel on pastel paper, 12"x16".
The small piece is oil pastel on gold fibrous paper, for the sketchbook project.
The third, unfinished piece (Reclining Figure in Red, White And Blue) is oil pastel on pastel paper, about 8"x12". I expect to add more white to it and better define the shapes with black and red.
Anyway, I actually learned a bit about pastels today, courtesy of an artist, Maria Lyle, who also attends these drawing meetups and who is very skilled with and knowledgeable about pastel. And does some beautiful stuff. (Check out the link.)
About these drawings:
Of course, I arrived late. But, some folks left early, so I was able to move around.
The model is a teacher and a poet, and on breaks, we were able to talk a bit about writers and books--some of my favorite things, as a consumer. She is also a stronger appearing, more muscular type than the usual models we've been drawing.
I do so love the third one. It's an illustration for a story -- something softly inspirational.
ReplyDeleteSoftly -- wrong word! I mean subtly or elusively inspiratonal. She's a thinker.
ReplyDeleteToday's tattoo and yesterday's glasses on the woman in fur are interesting tags of characterization. But I'm with AH for a favorite, today's third one.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do really like the third one, I favor the first one.
ReplyDeleteThe character of the model attracts me - a much stronger type than typical models, as you said. As for the drawing itself, I like the red line work on the hand.
Very nice, Jean! You really got the personality of the model. How long are the poses? I am especially drawn to the top one. I have been having a rough patch in life drawing lately, mostly 5 minute poses.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link - I'm off to check it out.
all your works is good, I like especially the last one with the red contrast, so well done
ReplyDeleteAll three women are in a relaxing
ReplyDeletestate. Very nice too look at them!!
I'm with AH. There is something about the third one that I really like. I'm less excited about the first one. Maybe she is too muscular for me. So this has me thinking about how conservative my ideas about femininity may be, at least when it comes to representation. I think I'm a little disappointed in myself. Does that make any sense?
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the use of colored lines in figurative work. I guess since I'm late I'm siding with Shanna. I also like her big ass hand in the foreground.
ReplyDeleteYesterday I was around a woman who was a cross between a biker and hippie chick. The hard edges of the top figure lend itself to that characterization
wv: bogic
as in blog logic
Got it, AH. Thanks. (Hope Pepe finds a home soon.)
ReplyDeleteBanjo, interesting. Those are time specific features, and you're opting for timeless.
ReplyDeleteShanna, thanks. I do have a thing for hands and frequently, as here, enlarge them and focus on them.
ReplyDeleteCasey, these are mainly 15 minute or longer poses; I think these are all well under an hour. But typically, I spend as long as I need. Sometimes much less, sometimes, I'm still drawing when I take it home.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can fool around with the size of your drawings as a way of shaking things up and getting over that rough patch.
Laura, thank you. These aren't very accurate as to features, but I think they do describe the model's personality well.
ReplyDeleteBitch, I agree. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, don't stress. Though, yeah, she is much more muscled than the old-style feminine ideal, though if you saw her clothed, you'd just think, nice looking.
ReplyDeletePA, you are spot on, for both comments, as far as I'm concerned. I love those big-ass hands too, obviously. (Of course, the model's actual hand is quite normal.)
ReplyDeleteJean,
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to "Reclining Figure In Red, White And Blue" - is aesthetically beautiful!
enjoyable to watch because it has multiple pathways for the eyes,
this is so good!
Denise, thank you. Multiple pathways: what a good way to describe.
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