Friday, October 18, 2013

Yellow/Brown

Drawn early October, from life.

Tombow markers, water and brush. about 9" x 14", on watercolor paper.
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15 comments:

  1. Banjo52October 18, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    This is very appealing, though it makes me wonder if she ever has brighter moods. Something makes me wish that for her.

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  2. Jean SpitzerOctober 18, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Thanks, Banjo.

    Much of the sad mood is suggested by the tilt of her head.

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  3. TheChieftessOctober 18, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful shot Jean!!! Very pensive...

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  4. Anthony DuceOctober 18, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Great drawing, The bright colors contrast with the sad expression..

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  5. VictoriaOctober 18, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    So uniquely beautiful...gorgeous softness and expression..beautiful rich lines..she is sublime and mysterious!
    Victoria

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  6. JaneOctober 19, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Love the expression and the pose !

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  7. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 19, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Interesting the interpretations that people have. I never thought sad - maybe because of that wonderful pink which caught my eye right away. Then I looked carefully and agree it is the tilt of the head which creates a feeling of either the model having a stiff neck and wishing she could move... Or melancholy. Always a pleasure visiting and seeing such wonderful work.

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  8. Jean SpitzerOctober 20, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Thanks, all.

    Julie, you are likely correct. This drawing happened quickly, but for the model, this was an all day pose, I believe.

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  9. Jean SpitzerOctober 20, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Or possibly, a 30 minute pose. Still long enough to make one wish that holding still was not the goal.

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  10. Linda RothOctober 22, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I'd love to see you work. Your use of water on the markers is expert perimeters of the wet area play so well into the construction of the figure. You are some artist Jean.

    I don't think she's sad. Bored maybe? Wistful, maybe? At her age, she just might be wishing she was somewhere else other than sitting for a bunch of artists. I know that look. But contemplating her expression is the magic of the piece. Aren't we still wondering why the Mona Kisa was smiling that little smile of hers? The wondering is the life of the painting.

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  11. Jean SpitzerOctober 22, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks, Linda.

    If you visit Chicago, you are invited to draw with me.

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  12. minnemieOctober 29, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Absolutely strikingly beautiful!!

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  13. Jean SpitzerOctober 29, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Thanks, minn.

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  14. cath carboneNovember 1, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I like your draw !

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  15. Jean SpitzerNovember 1, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Thanks, Cath.

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