Bits and pieces

I finished up the gestures on this page and then did the first drawing (bottom right) of the night.  I guess I felt a little impressionistic, using the large vine charcoal exclusively on this one.  M's body type really lends itself to the broad strokes to indicate the masses and the chunky lines give this a bit of that illustrative look from days gone by.

M to the rescue

I want to thank our model for bailing us out at, literally, the last moment. He did, as always, a terrific job and we are grateful. Thanks, M.

This, obviously, is the gesture page to start the evening.

Last sketch of the evening

This drawing proved to be a bit difficult for me.  I probably should have changed locations in the room and gotten a foreshortened angle to work with.  The drawing looks flat to me and I had issues with the right leg and foot.  I do like the left hand, the simplicity and shape were my favorite parts in this piece.  Whereas this rendering had potential I don't think I was able to get it to where I wanted.  And so it goes.

Seems like a linear night

I guess I was in a bit of a minimalist mood last Thursday.  I kind of like this although there seems to be a bit of a proportion problem.  Believe me, I measured many times and I still think the head is too small.  Not sure why...

A wee bit better

I've done this pose many a time and it never fails to remind me of a Jeff Jones drawing.  For me, that's not a bad thing.

Eh, not quite right

There are some things I like in this sketch but overall I wasn't happy with it.  Too heavy with the outline on the head and how it drew down into the neck.  A lack of confidence, it seems.  I was having problems with the eye until the last ten or so seconds.  Amazing what a bottom lid will do.

Back to Basics

Simple line work with a dynamic pose.  I was quite happy with the way the evening began.  Wonder how the rest of the night unfolds.