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Gestures from March

Gestures from March

These are from last month, but I never posted them. The site I use for online gesture drawing has changed its name and is now Line of Action. I began with 20 second poses and finished with two minute poses.

Gestures

Gestures

Some more gestures from the other day. The hands and feet were all 30 second poses, the figures were all one minute poses.

Character and Story Masterclass

Character and Story Masterclass

Last month I got to take part in a fantastic two-day masterclass with Wouter Tulp and John Nevarez. On one day we came up with different character poses and situations for someone saying 'Go ahead, I'll wait.'The drawings above were my first rough ideas. I wanted to...

Life Drawing, 24th

Life Drawing, 24th

It was a quiet night at ATYN on Tuesday, but there were some great poses! Though it took me a while to warm up, I was pleased with my drawings.

Life Drawing, 2nd

Life Drawing, 2nd

I made it along to the class on Tuesday and did a little better this time, though I'm still struggling with the confidence in some lines. More practice needed!

Life Drawing, 8th

Life Drawing, 8th

I've run out of newsprint paper and must get some more as it's the paper I use with conte pastels. This time I drew all the quick poses in pencil, which took a little getting used to.

Life Drawing, 1st

Life Drawing, 1st

I was very rusty as I began to draw last night. It took me a while to loosen up. I've barely sketched this week - what a difference it makes!I finished the newsprint pad I've been using so began a new sketchbook with lovely smooth paper. The pencil drawings came out...