#figureart

doodle drawing challenge

Suzi, Pencil and Paper, 2020 Figure drawing is continuing! Suzi, Pencil and Paper, 2020 Sometimes I draw and hate what I draw but look at it later and appreciate it. Suzi, Pencil and Paper, 2020 But I

Suzi, Pencil and paper, 2020 Figure drawing has been sporadic this year thanks to the ‘rona. But I don’t seem to have lost any of my abilities. My life has been sporadic too. Very little good this year.

Prone, Acrylic on Paper, 2018 I don’t know how I feel about this one. I know people who absolutely hate foreshortening. Maybe this is a good example? She does appear to be floating around in some ethereal

Seated, Acrylic on Paper, 2018 Contrast yesterday’s post with this one. Acrylic is such a different media. I love the colors I get out of acrylics. And that curve. I love it. I'm still not sure about

Curvature, Oil on Canvas, 2018 I don’t know what happened with the arm and hand. Those have to be the most difficult parts of the anatomy for me. The rest? Meh. It was a good practice… Maybe it's good

Blue Nude, Acrylic on Paper, 2018 I know I’ve posted this one before, as Don McLean would say "A long long time ago..." It’s still one of my favorites. Though I do say that a lot huh? One day

Queen, Oil on Canvas, 2018 Based on an earlier life drawing (which I appeared not to have scanned), this was another early experiment with oils. I like my early oils. Definitely some of my better stuff.

Nude Reclined, Acrylic on Paper, 2016 I legitimately have no where to begin on this one. Start at the feet? Eep. The calf isn’t terrible. The thigh is… well. I don’t know. How has he only got one leg?

Green Lady, Acrylic on Paper, 2016 I wish I had something good to say about this one. But I don't. Maybe it has good perspective? Like what a drunk sees? I honestly don't know. What do you think? I’m posting

Red Pillow, Acrylic on Paper, 2016 Now this one I like. With the exception of the arm and perhaps the angle of the head the rest is pretty good in my opinion. I even enjoy my color choices. Go 2016 me.

Ghost, Acrylic on Paper, 2016 I don’t know whether I like this one or not. Certain things are good, other things are terrible. Why is she so pale? The hand is absurd, the face is eep. The one arm has

In February of 2016 I attended my first figure drawing session with a live model. The experience is so much better than drawing from photo references. For one thing, shadows and curves are easier to detect

At the Beach, Acrylic on Paper, 2015 It is striking to me that this was painted long before I went to a life drawing class. The shapes aren’t particularly bad, but the shading is wow… is she dead? I also

The Huntress, Acrylic on Paper, 2015 There were times early in my painting career that I think I may have taken on a bit too much. This is one of those times. The deer is good, the horse is good, aside

Suzi, modeling in April Drawing and painting from life is one of my favorite things to do. It's just about the only place you will find non-sexual nudity that is acceptable to the masses. One of my favorite

Mermaid, Acrylic on Paper, 2015 I tried. Maybe not my best. But certainly not my worst. I like the concept, I’m just not sure it came out quite as I hoped. I will say the more I look the more I’m ok with

Shadows, Acrylic on Paper, 2015 Very simple and subdued. This was a fun one to work on, especially the skirt. If I were to change anything I would probably make the shoulders and head a bit narrower. The

I have decided to start posting every painting I have made. This might take a while, but I’m hoping to be able to trace my progress and share it with you as well Steepshot IPFS IOS Android Web

Chloe Slumber, Pencil on paper, 2018 A drawing from back in November, 30 minute pose I believe. I think this may be one of the best faces I have ever managed to do. Steepshot IPFS IOS Android Web