Sunday, August 26, 2012

Woman in Half Light

Drawn Thursday  morning, from life, at AVAA in Austin..

Pastel over ink on sanded paper, about 9" x 12".

As much fun as the iPad is, I am delighted to be drawing on paper again:  I like the bigger size, the bigger arm and body movements involved in producing the art, as well as the tactile experience.

Suburbia Update:

Two fawns graze in our backyard. 
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20 comments:

  1. KonstantinaPAugust 26, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Very soulful!! I like it very much!!
    Warm regards.

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  2. UnknownAugust 26, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I'm going to use one of your works in a future post. Thank you.
    María Luisa

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  3. Rita VaselliAugust 26, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    A portrait full of character, very expressive! Jean, did you painted the soul of this person

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  4. Anthony DuceAugust 26, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Great expression. Love the title.

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  5. Banjo52August 27, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I like her drama, and I think she could convince anyone that she deserves the drama. But there's at least an even chance she'd be the strong, silent type--the bright colors are what's bubbling inside her, but it might never be spoken.

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  6. MargaretAugust 27, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Soulful is a good word. Also curious, thoughtful

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  7. Pasadena AdjacentAugust 29, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    It's good to touch materials

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  8. Silvia ReisAugust 29, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Magnificent !

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  9. -K-August 29, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Like all the above comments, I'm seeing lots and lots of character in her face.

    Haughty, but weary.

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  10. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks, Konstantina.

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  11. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks, Maria Luisa.

    I saw your post.

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  12. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks, Rita. I am glad you found meaning in it.

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  13. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks, Anthony.

    The truth about the light is that is was virtually non-existent for most of the drawing.

    Then someone screwed in some lightbulbs he bought-- and the lighting changed.

    I went with the original situation , somewhat enhanced for effect.

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  14. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Very lovely description, Banjo.

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  15. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Thanks, Margaret. All good.

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  16. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    PA, it is.

    I got a copy of Salomon's bio from the library, and a copy of her work, Life or Theatre, from Amazon.

    Wow.

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  17. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Thanks, Silvia.

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  18. Jean SpitzerSeptember 2, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Thank, K.

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  19. minnemieSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Very dramatic light - love it!

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  20. Jean SpitzerSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Thanks, Minn.

    You might laugh if you saw the studio; so little light, coming from such unflattering places, everyone looks years older when posing.

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