For the first half of our figure drawing group last night I focused on doing a traditional, realistic and fully rendered portrait of our wonderful
model. The lighting was great, the pose was classic, and I really focused on trying to make a "good" drawing.
Sometimes I have to remind myself to slow down, look, really draw what I see - don't go too crazy with color all the time. I'm pretty pleased with this drawing - I like the composition and the values I captured. I wish I had a little more detail in the drapery, but it's not too bad.
But, I couldn't stop there...you know me by now...I have to draw to sides of every model! And the idea of drawing with the red line was still itching me, so I tried it again. This time I started with a light pencil drawing, then did a red line over the contour, then slowly built up shadows with sap green, pale blue, and
pthalo blue.
I like the way the colors worked together, and I think it's an interesting drawing - one that you could look at again and again and still find new moments. Now I want to try a new color for a contour line every time I draw!
These are beautiful, I love your work!
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic drawing. I love the pale blue shadows. I think the prominence of the red line really shows off your skill; it outlines the form with real certainty.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!! I can't even draw a stick person. Love your art. Truly gifted.
ReplyDeleteWhat a talent. So beautifully drawn.
ReplyDeleteGreat drawings! You're so talented. :)
ReplyDeleteI envy you Kristina, not only for your wonderful figures but for how you have melted together your family and your art.
ReplyDeleteI am in the first steps of nude drawing meetings, and wonder if I'll ever reach your level
On the black and white sketch that you mentioned wishing you had worked a bit more on the drapery.... you don't think that would have taken away from the figure itself?
ReplyDeleteI love your work!
Thank you all for the kind words about my work!
ReplyDeleteStudiovirgo...Thanks! I actually did a very light pencil sketch first, so that I could draw in the red line with that "certainty" - red is SO hard to fix if it doesn't work the first time!
Tayete...I have been drawing from the live figure model for 15 years...it is a long, but rewarding and stimulating process. I wish you lots of luck and hope you are guided by some great teachers!
Pegi...maybe! Perhaps it is a good balance between the fabric and the figure...thank you!