I was going to replace previous pix with thes taken outdoors. (Sorry about the shadows!)But thought Id just share the real colors I was experimenting with. Didn't mean to turn Jordan into a wood nymph, but she is still lovely in blue.
I need more sleep. When I read this the first time, I thought that you drew Jordan outdoors. Got me to thinking how long it's been since I was in an outdoor drawing group. Then of course i re-read it and realized what you really said. Okay I'm done babbling... Lovely work Doris. Again you've captured what I see as the soul of your model. It touches something in me that goes beyond shadows and shapes.
I've been away from your blog for a while I need to make it a regular habit.
Always you capture the essence and spirit of the model. Yes, when you said wood nymph I looked at what she was sitting on and imagined a tree stump! I love the shadows, they draw my eye into the subject. Orange orange, I see that color everywhere. A good sign! The poses are each unique, never boring!
Uta, I saw that foot too, but my thoughts were different. I did a similar pose last week for a class. Didn't realize my foot fell alseep. I stood up after the pose and went down like a ton of bricks. A job hazard I suppose.
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
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I need more sleep. When I read this the first time, I thought that you drew Jordan outdoors. Got me to thinking how long it's been since I was in an outdoor drawing group. Then of course i re-read it and realized what you really said. Okay I'm done babbling... Lovely work Doris. Again you've captured what I see as the soul of your model. It touches something in me that goes beyond shadows and shapes.
I've been away from your blog for a while I need to make it a regular habit.
I love the skin tones Doris and I particularly love that foot sticking out under her bottom :)
Thanks Bob and Uta! I didn't capture her likeness well, but was into my "blues blending."
Always you capture the essence and spirit of the model. Yes, when you said wood nymph I looked at what she was sitting on and imagined a tree stump! I love the shadows, they draw my eye into the subject. Orange orange, I see that color everywhere. A good sign! The poses are each unique, never boring!
Uta, I saw that foot too, but my thoughts were different. I did a similar pose last week for a class. Didn't realize my foot fell alseep. I stood up after the pose and went down like a ton of bricks. A job hazard I suppose.
As always, beautifully captured! Oh and thank you for your continued wisdom in your comments to my posts.
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