Archives for November 2007
Seated Figure
24 November 2007 | art, drawing | No Responses
Drawing or painting the figure from a live model during long poses of half an hour or more, I am always struck by what the model does upon breaking from the pose. It is a moment of relief or rest, or of stretching and shaking out the limbs. It is always an exciting time to do a quick sketch, a breath of air. One sees the model in a natural posture. This can be a source for figures in later paintings as well.
The figure is a renewed challenge each time one approaches it. This task is a great leveler; it humbles one. It is also invigorating to be in pursuit of life within the drawing, no matter where the work in one’s studio happens to be at the time, or how difficult it may have become.
Portraits of Jessica
13 November 2007 | art, drawing, portraits | No Responses
When going through difficult creative times, it can be helpful to work from nature. The figure is always new, always refreshing, and having a model helps to snap one out of the doldrum. It is immediate, insists on itself. These are two drawings of the same sitter. I offer the head as another version of the portrait of Jessica wearing her hat.
