Male Figure

Figure 3/11
32" x 40"
Crayon, Tempura on Paper

This is a quick drawing/painting from a life drawing class a cpl wks ago. I would really like to be going to more life drawing sessions( unfortunetly no room in my current schedule)...the figure drawing from real life is so liberating, theres no "thought" or "pre-meditation", so I am just a creative vessel in a very present state, which allows for an easy looseness in my work. This feeling and way of working/being I then take back to the studio....ahhhhh, I want more of that!

Green With?

Green With?
28" x 36"
Mixed Media on Paper

The last of this weeks drawings, I'm looking forward to next week!!! I got ton's of new drawing supplys, get ready for new the colors. And, in case your wondering...I have been VERY busy painting my landscapes for my gallery show, all very exciting. Have a wonderful weekend, full of joy, beauty and color.

Pretty Thoughts

Pretty Thoughts
28" x 36"
Mixed Medium on Paper

I like this pose, and the models tend to do it, sleepy daydreamed-blissful thoughts. I like the pose because even though the model can be somewhat recognized, with the eyes closed there's a level of anonynamity which can engage anyone viewing the portrait...its not too personal it's just human. Like my spelling errors..human.

Hot Feet

This is a funny drawing, different pieces of flesh piled on to a form...I felt like a child drawing this, moving around drawing what parts interested me, I liked that big mole on the leg!

Backside

Backside
28" x 38"
Mixed Medium on Paper

This is a loose drawing from class the other night, I like how her ribs look like a corset tying up her back.

Zoomed In

Kathy 4/24
28" x 38"
Mixed Medium on Paper

* I was despairing over this full pose in class tonight, and thanks to Gretchen (again!!!) I zoomed in, and I really like it!

Opening up!

This drawing was also from this past weeks life drawing class. It's wildly marked and she looks like she's bursting open with wings. I have to say I am very grateful to my dear friend Gretchen who is an incredible figure painter who is next to me in class, first of all I owe a great deal of the "opening up" of my actual life drawings to her. A couple weeks ago, when I just got so fed up with trying to draw the "right way" I began drawing what felt good, which looked very wild, loose and messy to me...and Gretchen looked over and said "Dawn, that's really good!" It was the encouragement I needed to take another look ,myself, and almost agree with her.
During this drawing I was scribbling wildly, and dancing all over the page, making a HUGE mess, and Gretchen looked over again, and said " oh, Dawn I love that!"
Cheers to our friends and their appreciation of our work, and our authentic selves. They help us shake off our self -consciousness, and open up to our true selves! I am forever grateful to all of you, you all are helping me become the artist I am!

PS. Check Gretchens Daily Painting Blog, you should see her gorgeous nudes! www.gretchenkellyart.blogspot.com

Line Ladies

Here are three more life drawings..they are all 28 x36

Nude Sketch

This is one of my drawings form this past weeks life drawing class...this week was a good class, good model and good drawings, I will post more tomorrow, as I want to hold your attention

Naked, Lying Grace, Strong Grace

1.Lying Grace
11" x 14"
Pastel & Pencil on Paper
$150

2. Strong Grace
11" x 14"
Pastel & Pencil on Paper
$150

Surprise! I just wanted to show you my nudes...I am going to life drawing once a week, and I'm beginning to get it...the more I forget it, the more I get it, the more I let go, the more I get it...