The drawing is on white sketchpaper with graphite. My digital cam toned it under the direction of a tungsten light bulb. I thought about taking the image into a shade outside to get a better redition, but then, I decided I sorta like this affect.
Critical analysis of these images is welcomed; I feel lost and without a good brush (paddle) when trying to watercolor the human bod.
Jim -- this is really lovely! The graphite drawing is my favorite of the two -- it looks more spontaneous. The watercolor IS good, though! (You're right -- skin tones with watercolor can be really tough.)
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ReplyDeleteThis is best I have seen of your work so far. You were really 'on' when you did that initial drawing. I agree with Linda, the water color is good (reminds me of Georgia O'Keefe) but the drawing has the energy.
I can tell you did more comparing and measuring as you drew as well. Way to go.
Great job, Jim! I note the feet are too small, though. I always try hard to really look at and carefully draw feet and hands. I sometimes feel that drawing the figure is like riding a 10-speed bike after you haven't done it for a while--there's so much to keep in mind all at once! But this is strong---keep going!
ReplyDeleteLovely Jim. I like the purple and yellow working together in the watercolor sketch. The graphite is my favorite of the two. :)
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