This week in life drawing, was admittedly slow. I missed class on Thursday and therefore didn't have the extended class time drawing session. I did arrange time for my wife to model for me, where I could draw for two, 2 hour sessions. I found that this experience was very beneficial in developing my ability to communicate line and form a bit more effectively. I have similarly began drawing some portraiture and producing drawings of my manikin in the various stages of the modeling process. Prior to drawing from my model I spent the usual first 45 minutes or so doing preliminary warm up drawings, focusing on the hips, and quadriceps. I regretfully didn't have my model positioned in a manner that effectively the front of the leg as I should have. In future drawings, I will certainly pay closer attention to this. Finally, I spent a bit of time studying my skeletal model, Yes I have a life size skeletal model. I really want to understand the whole structure of the figure. I specifically studied the skull and the hands. All in all I made this as productive of a drawing experience as possible.
This week in life drawing, was admittedly slow. I missed class on Thursday and therefore didn't have the extended class time drawing session. I did arrange time for my wife to model for me, where I could draw for two, 2 hour sessions. I found that this experience was very beneficial in developing my ability to communicate line and form a bit more effectively. I have similarly began drawing some portraiture and producing drawings of my manikin in the various stages of the modeling process. Prior to drawing from my model I spent the usual first 45 minutes or so doing preliminary warm up drawings, focusing on the hips, and quadriceps. I regretfully didn't have my model positioned in a manner that effectively the front of the leg as I should have. In future drawings, I will certainly pay closer attention to this. Finally, I spent a bit of time studying my skeletal model, Yes I have a life size skeletal model. I really want to understand the whole structure of the figure. I specifically studied the skull and the hands. All in all I made this as productive of a drawing experience as possible.
First, let me say I find it curious that you own a life size skeletal model... but I mainly say that because I'm jealous. I also must add that I love your drawing of the model with the fabric draped over her, very nice! I think you have a really good understanding of the human body and line weight. I really enjoy your work!
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