A figure drawing I did. Sometimes I do large 18"x24" drawings from photos or drawings of great artists as a way to practice my linework. I find if I do one the night before a real life drawing I get much better results. It also helps to have more time, not being rushed between models breaks, etc. One problem I am still working on is my habit of high key drawing, I never get darks as dark as I would like, this drawing benefits from the contrast edit tool.This is done from a reference I have from William Whitaker. A great artist. Check out an interesting and useful demo of his painting technique here.
Also, for some unbelievable examples of flawless figure drawings, see Adam Ford's figure drawing sight here. I highly recommend copying his work for great instruction.
Dave you amaze me. I love the expression in the face. I need you to devulge all your secrets.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like that the background is kind of rough and uneven and she's so softly, evenly rendered. It makes her stand out for more reasons than the values. Nice classic composition as well.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with the others!!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired now...Let's see if I can find a model...
Very well done is it sepia?
ReplyDeleteIt is Nupastel. I am not sure the exact colors name.
ReplyDeleteTHanks for all the comments
Great! The fabric is really well done
ReplyDeletebeautiful drawing!
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ReplyDeleteLovely as usual Dave. I'm the same. I remeber in life drawing class my teacher always telling me..."make the darks darker and the lights lighter", but I still have trouble with it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful drawing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!Мне нравится лёгкость тона.:o)
ReplyDeleteTremendous drawing skills, amazing work, Dave.
ReplyDeletereally great work. Love visiting to see what you are doing. Keep it up
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