Sketch to finish

I wanted to see if I could finish one of my life sketches without reference and seeing if I had put down enough information to do just that.  Kinda happy with the result.

The fainting couch

Well, not really,  This is Janelle hanging out in our funky little rocking chair. 

Janelle takes a seat

Janelle has moved on but I still got some nice sketches from her efforts.

Take a seat, Lady JD

A lot of changes as this drawing progressed, just trying to find accurate proportions.  A drawing that coulda, woulda, shoulda become something more.

Lady JD strikes a pose

Started to develop the right arm when the clock ran out.  I was really enjoying pulling the forearm out of the cast shadows, letting it get lost momentarily as the tones match at a small point along her side.  Barely got her facial features knocked in.

Bit of leg

I had a ball drawing this even if I didn't get very far, considering it was the long pose for the night.  Loved the shadows shaping the bone and muscle of the calf.

Experiment

I started working this in a manner of an artist I follow on IG.  Barely got the eyes placed but I spent the majority of my time working through the problems the mouth presented.  It was fun but not really a quality finish.

Janelle unfinished

Was really liking where this drawing was going/taking me.  I decided not to rush it just to get the eyes in as I was quite happy with the mouth and how the shadows were relating.

Gestures of Janelle

Turns out this will probably be the last time we get to draw Lady JD (aka Janelle) as she is relocating.  I wish her well and hope that when she comes back to visit she can make some time for our little group.  Best of luck, Janelle.