The past few days, I've been doing sort of stream of consciousness drawings and this is one of them. It's probably not
really a stream of consciousness drawing, but it
is one that's not been analyzed to death. Just drawn and done. On Strathmore 403 paper, it's about 8 x 9 1/2". While I have a number of oil paintings in the works, I'm going to do more oil pastels and start using turps with some of my backgrounds, a practice from years ago that I've decided to revive. My resolve may only last through one painting, but it's worth a try. My fingers get really tired from rubbing the backgrounds, especially on sanded surfaces, so I need a little help. This could only work on board or oil paper, of course.
Jerri is such a good model and I have more drawings of her that may actually turn into paintings. I'm always saying that and nothing comes of it. And I don't think a drawing is made legitimate by becoming a painting - it's just that sometimes, things look good in oil paint. I am especially interested in doing paintings that are also drawings for a good portion of the piece. Too many times, I've covered up lines that I loved and then missed them. Am going to try not to do that again. Anyway, that's what I'm up to here at Hackberry Street Studio. Glad you stopped by - thanks for listening!
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11 comments:
I like this portrait. She's a sentient being. What's more she seems to be weighing and sharing your thoughts.
I like this portrait Connie. I like the seriousness of expression. The mood is perfect.
This portrait is excellent, Connie! The colors on Jerri and her expression is wonderful. Hope to see more portraits. I was away on vacation and missed your previous painting of "Jivers again"....Love the motion and her dress....nicely painted!!!!
Wonderful work. The sketch, the lines, come through well.
Thank you, Marcia - your comment makes me feel that I've really captured her - always a great thing when doing a portrait!
Thank you, Jeff - really nice - I appreciate it!
Hi Hilda - thank you so much! Hope your vacation was lots of fun!
Thank you, Anthony - glad you like it - nice to hear good things from a fellow line-lover!
I like it very much, Connie.
Finally I've bought a set of oil pastels. And I'm going to find some time to try it this coming week.
Lucy, I can't wait to hear how you like the oil pastels! And thanks for visiting!
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