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Figure Drawing Sessions

4/5/2025

 
Drawings from the live model on Tuesday, March 25, at TAP Centre for Creativity. Steve was the model. The last pose is always clothed, a nice change.  A Strathmore Toned Tan sketchbook, a Micron pen, and a white charcoal pencil.

I thoroughly enjoyed the figure drawing session on April 2 at the TAP Centre for Creativity. Allison was the model. She is such a great model and always fun to draw!  A Strathmore Toned Tan sketchbook, a Micron pen, and a white charcoal pencil.

Urban Sketchers - Cherryhill Village Mall

3/8/2025

 
This was a great group of sketchers this morning at Cherryhill Village Mall.... such a fun place to sketch. Our meetup even included the power outage.  My sketches from this morning's outing. I am working on the ONEweek100people challenge. I still have more people to sketch to make the 100 mark!
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Line and Gesture - Part 3

2/23/2025

 
Yesterday was the last class of the 4 part series. The focus was on linear drawings (not contour, not gestural). Lines. Lines that show simplicity and character, using varied line weights, light/dark, or implied lines. The last drawing of the day was 5 poses at 4 minutes for each pose. Happy with the results. 
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Linear Drawing - 5 poses 4 minutes each

Line and Gesture - Part 2

2/16/2025

 
Yesterday was interesting as we did timed drawings, but kept drawing on the same page. The first example is 4 drawings, at 4 minutes each. Just draw one on top of the other. I know they are light but it's pencil on newsprint - so it's kind of faint. The second image was three pencil sketches and 2-micron pen sketches, again timed at 4 minutes each. Again images are hard to see and confusing to draw, but so fun. The result was so interesting! Looking forward to next week.

Line and Gesture

2/10/2025

 
Saturday was the second class of "Line and Gesture: An Expressive Approach to Figure Drawing" taught by Awadh Baryoum, at TAP Centre for Creativity.  It's fun. It's refreshing. So glad I signed up for the class. Takes me back to drawing classes in college, which was so long ago!

The Overview:
"The line is a fundamental element of drawing. While creating line work is often perceived as a simple activity that people engage in throughout their lives—requiring minimal manual or cognitive skill—it is also a profound and expressive undertaking that conveys complex emotional states.

In this course, we will investigate line not only as a technique but also as a form of artistic expression. Participants will develop a direct relationship with visual perception and the observation of the human figure in its unrefined state. Our exploration will incorporate both traditional and unconventional artistic materials, emphasizing innovation and creativity. Students will have the freedom to choose their preferred materials and will practice various techniques to cultivate a personal artistic style that reflects their unique interests and personalities."
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A couple drawings from last session. Each page is 18 x 24 inches, which is much bigger than I normally work. Each page was a 10-minute pose from a live model.


AnOther Urban Sketching Day

1/25/2025

 
A couple more urban sketches yesterday. First: a noon visit to Art with Panache then coffee and sketch. Second: an evening at Western Fair District Raceway. Since I am not interested in gambling, it was just another opportunity for a drink and draw... some people practice and enjoy a beverage.

Daily Practice No 57, 58, 59

11/29/2024

 
For the last couple of days, I  drew some feet. I have to admit... I hate feet. But, when figure drawing, you need to be able to draw them.  Based on what I am showing here... I need more practice!!
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Daily Practice No 56

11/26/2024

 
There was another great model at TAP this afternoon. Those three hours of sketching go so fast! I'm changing it up with a new toned sketchbook. 

Daily Practice No 43, 44, 45

11/15/2024

 
More daily practice, this time some famous portraits using scribbles in my  8.5 x 11-inch sketchbook. I do a quick pencil sketch and then a black pen. Each one is done in the 10 to 15-minute range. I am having fun with this scribble style, and it is very freeing. No time for all the details.... just keep the pen moving quickly.

Daily Practice No 42

11/12/2024

 
Another great model at TAP this afternoon. Really enjoying the "scribble" drawing.
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