Jean's Paintings: Godiva Reclining

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Godiva Reclining

Drawn this morning, from life.

Pastel and charcoal on 12"x16" black pastel paper.

The model for this drawing has extremely long hair, which she has never cut.

13 comments:

Cafe Pasadena said...: I luv your titles, JS! But in this case I wood've entitled it, Lady Godiva Off Her Horse!; March 16, 2011 1:26 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Thanks, Cafe.

It's re-titled. All I could think of were Rapunzel and Medusa, neither of which was right. Thanks for the quick fix: I like Godiva.; March 16, 2011 1:33 PM
PAMO said...: She looks surreal. I always love neutral tones. Beautiful.; March 16, 2011 5:58 PM
Pasadena Adjacent said...: Ha! I felt the presence of William Blake in the character of Ophilia; March 16, 2011 6:42 PM
altadenahiker said...: I'd kill for that leg. Somber beauty.; March 16, 2011 9:52 PM
nouvelles couleurs - vienna atelier said...: the pose is very soft.. a good work; March 17, 2011 4:03 AM
L.W.Roth, said...: The pose may be soft, but your drawing is strong and well composed.; March 17, 2011 9:58 AM
Patrizzi Intergarlictica said...: Everyday. (Jawdropping)

Thank you.; March 17, 2011 8:08 PM
Jean Spitzer said...: Thanks, Pamo. Neutral seemed to fit this ornate design.; March 18, 2011 11:23 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: PA, William Blake is definitely an influence, here.

Mostly, I was thinking about art nouveau sculptures and designs.; March 18, 2011 11:24 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: AH, personally, I'm leg-obsessed now, too.; March 18, 2011 11:25 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: Laura and L.W., thank you both.; March 18, 2011 11:26 AM
Jean Spitzer said...: PI, thank you.

You look dashing in your mustache.; March 18, 2011 11:27 AM