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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Hand In Red And Blue; Head In Blue

 Drawn this morning, from life.

The hand is Tombow marker, with water and brush, on 9"x12" drawing paper.

The head is Tombow marker and ink, with water and brush, on 9"x12" sanded pastel paper.

This model has amazing hair, which she never cuts.

Liz, this drawing is for you.

16 comments:

Banjo52 said...

I'm tempted to say the red and blue of the hand are more interesting to me, but I LIKE the blue lady better--character study of a face to be wondered about for a long time. So which is REALLY more interesting? I like both for entirely different reasons. How about that?

(And how did I get so far behind? Sorry).

Cristinota said...

great paintings!! :D

bye!!

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Joni James said...

Beautiful technique!

PAMO said...

I really enjoy the shapes and shading in your blue study. Nice!

Jeanette said...

I am always attracted to the blues in your paintings and drawings. They're wonderful pieces and I still envy you the luxury of access to these models.

Jean Spitzer said...

Thanks, Banjo. Visit when you can. Don't worry about what you miss. Trust that it will still be here when you can visit. (That's been true for most stuff, in the past.)

Jean Spitzer said...

Thanks, Cristinota, Joni and Pamo. The encouragement helps, when I'm pressing myself to develop skills.

Jean Spitzer said...

Thanks, Jeanette. The ready availability, and relatively low cost, of the models are things I feel lucky to be able to take advantage of.

Pasadena Adjacent said...

Thanks Jean. I made the appointment off the MD recommendation of another artist. Hand and wrist surgeon. Must be good; two weeks to get in.

btw: that woman looks a little bit like me

Jean Spitzer said...

You're welcome. A little magic couldn't hurt, and might help. (I know, about the resemblance; I was thinking a bit about that teen photo you posted, among the flowers.)

The surgeon sounds good: I like a doc with a waiting list.

Paula said...

Inspired is the word that comes to mind - I love the palette.

Jean Spitzer said...

Thanks, Paula. Me, too. (I picked these markers out at the Dick Blick in NYC.)

-K- said...

Maybe I'm in the minority but I like the red arm/hand/torso a lot.

Jean Spitzer said...

Thanks, K. Me, too.

Margaret said...

I love the look of those markers. I love the definition of lines. It's justbold enough. Love her face. She is lovely.

Jean Spitzer said...

Thanks, Margaret.