We talked about thumbnail sketching, doing a quick compositional impression before beginning. Several of today's drawing have the initial thumbnail included.
We started our portrait drawing class by having an 8 year old girl, Jillian, model for us, such a good model! We talked about setting the features and some guides to help place the eyes, nose,and mouth. Today was a terrific start, here are some of today's drawings. Along with Jillian and everyone hard at work, measuring and checking angles.....
Artist Statement
I like all areas of art, doing everything from portraits, figurative work, collage, monoprints, pastels, plein air painting, and Abstracts! It is great when things cross over from the abstract universe to the real world, a wonderful synthesis. Above all I am colorist and I believe in strong drawing skills at the basis of all my work.