Good day with the figure11/9/2013 Our model in the drop-in figure class was a person I hadn't worked from before. Having a fresh perspective on sketching a new figure was rewarding to me, as the 3 hours just flowed for me, and my graphite pencil knew just what to do. I had mentioned in an earlier blog that I figured out it was better for me to use the same materials and the same approach throughout a session, instead of rambling around, exploring numerous possibilities. That definitely worked for me today, as it all came together as if by magic. See the sketches below... ![]() Here is the seated model in class today. I enjoyed applying the lighter value of acrylic paint in the negative spaces. Also, it always seems to work best for me if I draw only part of the figure close up, versus when I include the entire standing figure. The third sketch from today is of the model reclining during a one hour pose. The foreshortening in the drawing is always challenging when the model is stretched out low across the platform but it's a satisfying accomplishment when you pull it off.
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