Here are some life drawings from my first Open Studio, two weeks ago: a sequence of short poses (done in 4 minutes). Words can't express my dejection at the end of last week's session! I desperately want to develop my drawing, to build on the 'handwriting' I already have (i.e. a linear style). But it's haaaaaard people. It doesn't help that Open Studio is frequented by extremely talented, experienced artists, who make my attempts look like doodles. Sigh. Needless to say I left Heatherley's in a stormy mood. Of course I realise I just have to plough on. Development will come with time (the tortured artist and all that). Still, it can be hard. I love life-drawing, and I like the quiet quality of my drawings. But I desperately need to loosen up, and find a way of bringing visual excitement to my observations. We'll see how I fare this Friday.
1 comment:
here is the layman's opinion. the drawin gs are brilliant: ie they look like a person. but she has a very saggy bum. x
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