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.
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16 comments:

  1. Banjo52January 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    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).

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  2. CristinotaJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    great paintings!! :D

    bye!!

    http://menganitadecual.blogspot.com

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Beautiful technique!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM

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

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  5. Jeanette JobsonJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    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.

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  6. Jean SpitzerJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    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.)

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  7. Jean SpitzerJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

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

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  8. Jean SpitzerJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:22 AM

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

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  9. Pasadena AdjacentJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    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

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  10. Jean SpitzerJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    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.

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  11. PJJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

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

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  12. Jean SpitzerJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

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

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  13. -K-January 24, 2011 at 12:02 AM

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

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  14. Jean SpitzerJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Thanks, K. Me, too.

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  15. MargaretJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM

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

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  16. Jean SpitzerJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks, Margaret.

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