Showing posts with label drawing of a woman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drawing of a woman. Show all posts
Monday, June 29, 2020
Sketch of the Model in a Black Robe - original oil pastel figurative
I love when the model is just relaxing - not worrying about maintaining a pose - and waiting until the break is over. This 11 x 10" oil pastel is done with Sennelier oil pastels on Strathmore acrylic paper, which I like for its "canvasy" pattern and the 246 lb. weight. Very sturdy! I also like using this paper for acrylic brush drawings - give it a try. Thanks for looking!
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Profile in Charcoal - original charcoal drawing of woman in kimono
Love these profiles - this is a quick one in charcoal on 12 x 9" smooth Colourfix paper. Not a lot of grit to it (what did I expect when it says "smooth") and I like it a lot for pastel pencils, not so sure about using it when drawing with charcoal. It'll be okay with oil pastel, but won't hold lots of layers, so I'd better work at getting it right the first time and not piling it on the way I ususally do. Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, October 04, 2018
In the Dark - portrait sketch of the model with white pencil on black paper
It's been so long since I did this kind of drawing that I was kind of lost, but maybe I'll get the hang of it again. I used a white pencil on black drawing paper. Many years ago, I did drawings of Greek statues using this method and loved it, but then got distracted by some other medium and never went back, but now am thinking it could be fun! This sketch is about 11 x 11" - thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Salsa Gal in Black and White - original charcoal figurative Latin dancer
Although it's a pretty loose, I did concentrate on her hands and head, which will help me when I do the painting because that won't be so loose. My challenge with the painting will be the placement of the male dancer. What fun I'll have with this one!
Am listening to Don Winslow's Dawn Patrol while I work on drawings yesterday and today. I used to hear about multi-tasking being good for you, but now am reading that it's bad for one's brain. What?!! It's always something! Thanks for stopping by Hackberry Street Studio.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Quick Drawing of a Seated Woman - oil pastel portrait drawing
Sunday, September 10, 2017
The Dancer's Nap - oil pastel figurative
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Easy Listening - original pastel pencil portrait drawing
After a long day - nothing like some 'easy listening' music - at least that's what I hear. For me, though, it has to be something with a beat. Right now I'm listening to salsa music, mixed with a little jive - of course, I had a really good day with no problems, so maybe I wouldn't want the zippy stuff if I were really tired. This woman is being rejuvenated by the soothing music, which is perfect for both of us. She is very still and, therefore, a good model. She's happy - I'm happy.
This drawing is on 12 x 9" Colourfix paper - fresh grey color. The problem with drawings that aren't "finished" is where do I stop? I'm tempted to work on the chair, but won't because I think I've covered all the bases without doing that. And if I do "finish" it and then decide I shouldn't have done it, it's too late - can't be undone. Same with her other leg. Decisions, decisions. Thanks for looking!
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Morning - original graphite portrait drawing
Saturday, October 15, 2016
On My Easel - original oil pastel figurative in progress
I worked today on this drawing of the model on Strathmore 403 oil pastel paper - listed as pastel paper - but is originally for oil pastel and it is absolutely wonderful for this medium. I love this model and the poses she takes. It's 12 x 9" and the paper is a little more gray blue and darker, but if you read my blog, you know about my photographic limitations. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Woman in a Chair with a Fan - original charcoal figurative sketch
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Songbird - original charcoal portrait sketch
Sunday, July 17, 2016
A Few Minutes with Steffi - original oil pastel portrait drawing
This quick drawing of Steffi was fun to do - of course, I always wish for more time. It seems to work better, though, when I have to scramble to get the drawing done in a few minutes. I did this on 9 x 12" oil pastel paper with Sennelier oil pastels. Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
Sketch for "Formal" - original charcoal figurative drawing
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Rapt Attention - original charcoal figurative drawing
I've done a few sketches lately of groups of people and this woman particularly interested me, so I singled her out for a drawing. She was so interested in what the other two people at the gathering were saying that it was perfect for me. She (unintentionally) held the pose for a long time and I was able to do a little sketch to work from when I got home. She likes the drawing, too - always a good sign! I used a Peel n Sketch charcoal pencil by General Pencil - one of my favorite drawing implements - on Strathmore sketch paper and is about 13 x 12. Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, September 24, 2015
They Say It's Good for the Heart - original oil pastel figurative drawing
Nothing like a little glass of wine for heart health - don't know if that's true, but lots of folks swear by it - plus they love the cure. This drawing is done with Senneliers on 9 x 12" Art Spectrum Colourfix paper. Thanks for stopping by!
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Dreamer - original oil pastel/watercolor pencil portrait
Monday, November 10, 2014
Scibbled Nude - original ink drawing of a nude
I'm planning to use this drawing for something else - a painting, or maybe a drypoint etching (my latest obsession) - but the best laid plans and all that. It was fun working on patterned paper. This drawing is about 7 1/2 x 7 1/2", using an ultra fine point Sharpie. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thursday, November 06, 2014
The Message - original oil pastel portrait sketch
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
Portrait Sketch of a Young Woman - original oil pastel portrait sketch
I just bought a pad of 9 x 12" Mi-Teintes pastel paper. I love the textured side and did this sketch on one of the sheets of off-white - there are several colors in the pad - with Sennelier oil pastels. Thanks for stopping by.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Seated Dancer - original ink figurative drawing
Line is my favorite drawing method and I had a really good time with this little drawing - squiggle, squiggle. It's done with an Itoya Doubleheader and touches from my Niji Waterbrush on Borden & Riley Paris paper, 12 x 9". Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
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