Thursday, September 30, 2010

My favorite drawing of the night

Great pose. I'm glad that I actually captured this one as well (sorry for the immodesty) as I did.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Bits


I just enjoy drawing this model so much. She's very professional and takes some of the most interesting poses without getting into such a pose that it's impossible to draw. Sometimes just the turn of an ankle or the subtle angle of a hand can make all of the difference. The top drawing could have gone better but I needed more time to find the proper way of handling that pose. The bottom drawing is pretty self explanatory, the right knee just screamed "DRAW ME!".

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Some more from the other night


The lower pose was rather awkward and didn't hold my interest but the top one seemed like it might turn into something nice. Had I used my time more wisely I could have developed the shadows with more confidence. But, as you can tell from the previous posts this week, I was focused on the head more than the figure. Alas, choices...

Monday, September 27, 2010

It's the hair

Sara chose to have her hair down this week and it really made a difference in the poses. Her tresses became another integral part of the figure and gave us all a new(ish) element to work with. I know I had fun with it.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

A couple of small drawings


Each of these was only six or less inches in height. I kind of got into a little detail mode with the head study that carried over into some more of the drawings the rest of the evening. I was pretty happy with the night, for the most part.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Graceful pose


I really felt I got off on the right foot with this drawing. The pose was an extension of the last gesture and I kind of kept the gestural feel when I launched into it. The tilt of the shoulders and the thrust of the hip created that very small area of her torso on her right side. It was intriguing and I think that interest just made me more in tune with the drawing.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010

The last of the night



I think I finished strong. Lots of messy, random strokes that make for an interesting look.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Whew...


at least somewhat back to normal. I like both of these and I even like the fact that the figure is very unfinished.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Oh, well...


back to the drawing board. Sometimes it just doesn't work!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Rough Sketch


Just getting back into the groove. Jeff, as usual, did his outstanding job of modeling. Thanks.

Friday, September 17, 2010

A few problems with Blogger...



which I will address this weekend. Apparently they no longer want to deal with any email addresses other than ones with Google. This seems bogus. In the meantime, here are the gestures from last night.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Keeping an eye out...

for new models. If anyone who reads this blog knows of someone who is interested in modeling for our Black Hand Group, drop a line to: illobooth@bresnan.net

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Last drawing of the evening


I really liked this one, mostly for the execution. I seem to abandon finesse at the end of the nights these days and just dive in. I have been quite pleased with the results. The heavy darks and grays that create the wonderful masses just make me happy. I only wish I had gotten to the face...

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Happy Birthday, Mom

We miss you and wish you were here.

Monday, September 13, 2010

I'm torn on this one

I messed up the proportions on this one and really never recovered.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

And now...



back to our regularly scheduled ... I think I've used that one a few too many times. Anyhow, I like the figure in this one and probably should have at least tried to indicate a face since I foolishly drew her head into this. The weight she puts onto her right arm and shoulder and the manner in which it drives through to the left hip creates a very interesting image.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Remember

Sometimes in our lives we forget what's important. Family. Friends. Country. Let's take the time to remember what was lost on this day in 2001. But more importantly, let's remember what was found.

Friday, September 10, 2010

This was working

Then it wasn't. Then it started to work again. I flip flop on whether I like this or not. I think I do. Or maybe I don't.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Pardon the interruption...

but today is my lovely wife's birthday. Happy Birthday, sweetheart. I love you.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Hm, and yet another one I like

I think I was having, in my humble opinion, a good night. Granted the styles seem to swing wildly but I believe that is one of my "charming" traits.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Another one I really got into


I was really having a blast with this drawing. Standard pose but something really struck me and had me very jazzed about it. Forgot the face again. Sheesh, one day I'll figure out how to get it all together when I'm having fun with a sketch.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Have a great Labor Day

I'll take a break from work and resume posting tomorrow. Enjoy the holiday.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

The first sketch of the night


A rather stylized face on this sketch. Sara has such great eyes that I sometimes try too hard to capture them. All in all, not a bad little drawing.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Friday, September 3, 2010

Sara returns


Gonna stretch out the drawings as best I can. Gesture page today and another tomorrow.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Last of the week's work


I am very happy with the first piece. I loved the pose, the shadows and the weight/mass that the model brought to it. I had a blast drawing it and would love to do a more finished drawing or even a painting of this particular sketch. That's it for last week's session, tomorrow I will start with new ones.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

A couple for today


I really like drawing this model's face. She has the small nose that lends itself to the old style pin up look. I can almost "cartoon" her nose because of the small bridge. Normally I like this particular feature to be more prominent but with Sarah it works great.