The Figurative Drawing Group is having its own show the weekend of April 19th, with a reception from 1-4 pm on Sunday, at Naperville Art League. Today I was able to frame up these two sketches of Gerry for the exhibit. More to come.
I love the second pose! As Uta says, the foreshortening and how you cropped Gerry down on the left is intriguing and unique. The pastel? strokes are very energetic yet soft. Hope to make the reception, good for you to keep up your creative strivings. You deserve the best!
Began exhibiting prints and drawings in 1973. Studies under Naperville printmaker, Barbara A.Brien. Life mentor and teacher William Vose of Paw Paw, IL. Current member of Naperville Art League, La Grange Art League and Kendall Art Guild. Teacher of Art Appreciation in Yorkville School Districts. Teacher of children's art programs in Sandwich, Plano, Yorkville, Newark, Somonauk, Oswego and Aurora schools and park districts.
Three courageous grown children. Resides in Yorkville,IL.with a menagerie of rescued companions.
Using my practice of quick poses in life drawing, I opportune to experiment with colors and differing line textures to recreate quickly the effects of light on the spiritual essence of the human form. My intention is to pull the viewer into following line, breathing with it's form, knowing it's actual beauty.
Books I've been reading
Joy of Love by Pope Francis
Artist Rules by Christine Valters Paintner
On Writing by Stephen King
Printmaking on a Budget by Mandy Bonnell and Stephen Mumberson
Gifts From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Quiet by Susan Cain
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Moving On by Sarah Ban Breathnach
Finding Your Way in a Wild New World by Martha Beck
5 comments:
Good work Doris. Love the shoulder foreshortening.
I think you really capture Gerry very well in these two poses.
Lovely life drawings Doris. I like the colours you use to express the skin tones.
I agree - excellent sketches!
I love the second pose! As Uta says, the foreshortening and how you cropped Gerry down on the left is intriguing and unique. The pastel? strokes are very energetic yet soft.
Hope to make the reception, good for you to keep up your creative strivings. You deserve the best!
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