Showing posts with label portrait drawing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label portrait drawing. Show all posts
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Braids - charcoal portrait drawing of the model
The braids were a real challenge, but in the end, I was pleased. I used vine charcoal on some really old Grumbacher drawing paper that I found in the back of the closet. Grumbacher hasn't made drawing paper in years, so this paper is definitely vintage, but because it's acid-free, still wonderful to work on. 17 x 14". Thanks for looking!
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Her Suspicious Look - original oil pastel portrait drawing
The same shirt on this model as "Profile" from two posts ago, but with entirely different results. I didn't know if her look was boredom or suspicion, so I went with suspicion. This piece is oil pastel over acrylic paint on Strathmore acrylic paper, 12 x 12". Thanks for visiting Hackberry Street Studio!
Friday, March 30, 2018
Drawing of a Young Woman - charcoal portrait drawing
I didn't have my laptop for over a week and was just helpless when it came to posting my art - it's pretty pathetic when one is so dependent on a machine, but there it is. This 8 x 6" drawing is one I really loved doing - I began it with a tiny charcoal piece held on its side and scribbled as quickly as I could. And when the shapes were in, I worked on her features, using vine charcoal and a kneaded eraser on mixed media paper. Thanks for stopping by!
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
Sketch of the Model Cinda - original portrait sketch
I had plans to put in a vase of flowers in back of Cinda, but, alas, didn't have enough time. Always the story. Did this with Caran d'Ache pastel pencils. They are heavenly! Not too powdery and really good for drawing. It's on Art Spectrum smooth, which is delightful to work with. I love Art Spectrum's lightly toothed paper for oil pastels because it really grabs the oil pastels, but this smoother one is perfect for pastel pencils and doesn't grind down the points. Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, June 16, 2017
On My Easel - oil pastel portrait drawing in progress
I have so many things that I'm working on and nothing is anywhere near being finished, so here's one of the works in progress. Lots of stuff to do to reach a stopping point, but am thinking I'll leave the negative space as is. It's about 14 x 12" on Colourfix paper. Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, April 27, 2017
On My Easel - oil pastel portrait in progress
Wonderful model, but of course, now she's gone and I have to improvise. On this one, I used 16 x 12" Art Spectrum Colourfix board💗 - so wonderful! Will finish on the weekend - thanks for stopping by!
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
Tuesday, February 07, 2017
iPhone sketch of Shayna - original black and white iPhone drawing
I love drawing with my finger on my 6 plus screen - talk about living dangerously when drawing! It's a complete toss-up as to how it will turn out, but really satisfying for me. If you haven't tried this, do it! Thanks so much for visiting Hackberry Street Studio!
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Fixing Her Hair - original oil pastel portrait drawing
Sunday, November 06, 2016
Gina At The Bar - original graphite portrait drawing
I got busy with a graphite pencil, which I seldom do - I guess because charcoal is more forgiving - and drew from an old sketch on tan toned paper. It's about 8 x 5 1/2". The white accents are General's Primo white charcoal pencil. Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, October 14, 2016
Joanie - original charcoal portrait drawing
I kind of dreaded doing the hands, especially when there's not much time, but think they worked out okay. This drawing is about 11 x 8". I hope to be able to do a painting of Joanie - maybe we can have her as a model again soon. One can hope.
Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Doubting Sarah - original charcoal portrait drawing
She looked as if she didn't believe a word they were saying. I could get busy and "finish" this piece, but I'm happy with it. It captures her expression, which was one of amused doubt. This drawing is about 8 x 6" on mixed media paper. Thanks for looking!
Monday, September 19, 2016
Girl in Blue - original oil portrait drawing
I just loved doing this one - I think I've found a new love. But of course, I seem to find one every time I try something new. I used a bright blue acrylic paint for the panel, then drew on it with oil paint. There's just something so fulfilling about having a good art day and I am really grateful for that. On 7 x 5" panel. Thanks for looking!
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Portrait Mix - original mixed media portrait drawing
A pretty model and lots of different art supplies is endless fun. First came the ink, then the Caran d'Ache wax crayon, then the watercolor sticks, next the colored pencil, and a little oil pastel on the tip of her nose. It really looks pretty much like the model - at least I think so - and she liked it, so time well spent, even if the approach is a little unorthodox. It's 5 1/2 x 5 1/2" on cold press watercolor paper. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Songbird - original charcoal portrait sketch
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016
Winter - original oil pastel portrait
As a lover of line, I'm always trying to keep the drawing from being covered by the paint. This is the method in my madness here on this 7 x 5" oil pastel on Pastelbord. Thanks for stopping by!
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
A Girl at Our Table - original charcoal figurative drawing
I, with my little sketchbook, am such a pest, but it's worth it to get drawings of people. I just told her to go ahead and talk and visit and pay no attention to me. Every time she turned my way, my charcoal suddenly became very busy. Since she was with friends of mine, it worked out well. It's from my 8 x 6" sketchbook. Thanks for looking!
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