http://peterdickison.com/wordpress an artist's sketches in a weblog. Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:20:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This drawing is small and was conceived originally as a sort of Arcadian Shepherds idea, then thought of as potential for Orfeus and Eurydice. I have painted two canvases after this theme, done on a vertical format, titled "The Source." The source of water is literally the source of life, ... http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=178 This was done quickly in last night's portrait class. [caption id="attachment_174" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Portrait of L, oil on panel"][/caption] http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=171 [caption id="attachment_165" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Couple by a Ledge"][/caption] This is an idea that I worked up in a quick sketch recently, and it has stuck with me. This 18x24 inch drawing works it out more, and on a vertical. The first sketch was a horizontal. It suggests a number of things ... http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=164 [caption id="attachment_159" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Woman and Chihuahua"][/caption] In Portrait with a Hat tonight we had a model who posed with her pet Chihuahua named Zootsie. The model wore a fox stole around her neck- no hat- and the dog had a fur stole as well. I did not have my paint ... http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=158 The Abduction of Europa This is the second version mentioned below of Europa and the Bull. Here is a more dramatic version; Europa is taken against her will. She looks back to land where her companions are and half waves her free arm for help. A distant boat ... http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=147 Europa and the Bull I have moved on to charcoal on approx 20x25 inches ingres drawing paper for the Europa series. I like the laid texture of this paper, and I use either Canson or Fabriano. I always use vine charcoal. I am trying both a passive Europa here, ... http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=145 [caption id="attachment_129" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Europa and the Bull (graphite, 29x20 cm)"][/caption] This sketch is another narrative I am working with. It is the Abduction of Europa, or Europa and the Bull, or the Rape of Europa from ancient Greek Mythology. Zeus deceives Europa by transforming himself into a white bull for ... http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=130 [caption id="attachment_125" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Perseus (12x18cm, graphite)"][/caption] Perseus is shown in a sketch with his winged sandals, curved sword, helmet and shield, as he prepares to slay the sea creature Ceto, thereby rescuing Andromeda from her terrifying plight. I recently executed a small painting of the subject, which has been exhibited ... http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=126 [caption id="attachment_123" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Susanna and the Elders. (25x19 cm, charcoal)"][/caption] Susanna at her bath, realizes she has unwelcome company. This is another theme which I have painted in the past year. I have a new version in process. http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=122 [caption id="attachment_120" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Orfeus' last glimpse of Eurydice. (24x19 cm, charcoal)"][/caption] Orpheus has brought Eurydice back from death with his singing and lute-playing. Doubting that Eurydice is still following, he looks back and she sinks back to the underworld forever. This theme is one of a group I am painting in oil, to ... http://peterdickison.com/wordpress/?p=119