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Figure Drawing

12/8/2018

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I could tell instantly starting today that it was going to be a challenge to gather enough energy needed to produce sketches that were satisfactory. I like the small leg drawing and that is about it. I invested a bunch of energy in the last drawing, but it was difficult to sustain this. Perhaps if I invested more time, I may find a place of peace with it.
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Figure Drawing At Monument

11/10/2018

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I felt uninspired by many of the poses, which left me feeling a tad disappointed. That said, I did create some sketches which I like. I even took an old drawing that I disliked and attempted to make it better.
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An old sketch made better.
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My favorite drawing of the day.
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Probably one of my more accessible drawings.
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Figure Drawing

10/13/2018

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The clavicle is not drawn to proportion and the angle is wrong, but I still like where this portrait was heading.
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Figure Drawing

9/8/2018

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I'm not happy with how this sketch (above) turned out.
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Creative Night

9/1/2018

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Tonight I met with an artist friend Loretta to spend some creative time together. I've mentioned in the past that I want to do a Vanitas painting, so using watercolors, I created a study of a baby's skull. I will definitely use it as one of my props when it comes to completing the oil version.
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FIGURE DRAWING

8/11/2018

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This sketch (above) was really frustrating to draw and afterwards I was convinced it was horrible. Now, I really like it.
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​This sketch (above) was frustrating to draw and I hate the end result.
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Art evening with an Artist friend

8/4/2018

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We got together and my one goal for the evening was to create a large quantity of flesh-color that matches my general skin tone. I then painted my hand, which still turned out too saturated and red.  I also tried two experiments painting watercolors on black paper. You can see the collected sediment in the paints, but I then used a very pale flesh color to create moments of brightness.
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Another night of creativity

7/19/2018

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My artist friend Loretta and I met again tonight to work on art projects. I made two watercolor paintings, while she worked on the logistics of creating a book for a 5 year old.

I am still getting the hang of using watercolors. It's difficult to foresee how dark and rich the colors will end up. Both paintings ended up overly-saturated and underwhelming in the contrast. Using Photoshop, I adjusted lowering the saturation and increasing the contrast and really wish this is how my final paintings would have turned out.
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Here is the real painting.
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I wish it would look like this.
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Here is the real painting.
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I wish it looked like this.
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A Saturday Spent Figure Drawing

7/14/2018

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One of the model's name was Alita–a tall transwoman–was delightful to draw. Her poses were unusual and full of energy.
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The proportions are drastically off in this drawing, especially the size and length of the forearm and hands, but there are passages that I really like, for example, the upper shoulder.
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Figure Drawing and a Few Gouache Paintings

6/16/2018

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Started by drawing with charcoal and oil sticks and then switched to watercolors. I could tell my artist friend was frustrated, but I really had a good time.
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This is my best work of the day. I haven't worked with gouache before, so it quickly spun me into "beginner's mind."
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I started to overthink the process and therefore ended with a painting that's not so great.
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Rework Some Old Drawings

5/19/2018

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I finally got around to working on these sketches more. They're not perfect, but much better than before.
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Figure Drawing

5/12/2018

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Many of the drawings did not turn out great, but it was still a great experience.
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This is my favorite drawing of the day.
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Leg Painting

4/26/2018

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The other night I worked on a leg painting and did not like the results. I worked on it more tonight.
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Leg Painting

4/24/2018

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I decided to try using my Rapidograph ink pens to make the drawing and then fill in with watercolor. I really hate the results, so I'll work on it more another night.
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Figure Drawing

4/15/2018

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Today's session was really challenging in that the actual drawing experience did not feel engaged and also I did not like the final results. Regardless, it's still good practice.
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This is really overworked, but I like the shoulder and head area.
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This probably the best drawing of the day, but I'm not happy with the breasts.
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Evening in the Art studio

3/29/2018

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First I worked on a second test painting for the dissected legs.
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Then I added more latex tubing to my ongoing sculpture/installation.
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​On the other leg painting that is a lot more transparent, I made a decision that I liked the edges painted white rather than black. So I repainted.
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I also drew a pattern for a color checker on some basswood.
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Finally, I sorted my paints again to make a limited palette. This is suggested by the Austin, Texas teacher, Mark Calder. I really like his free instructional videos.​
Mark Calder's Painting Tutorials
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Finally, I carved a torch, which can be really physical using the drawknife. After I made it, realized that the handle was way too long, so I cut it to the right length and reattached the end.
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Figure Drawing

2/17/2018

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I am really pleased with this semi-abstract drawing. The model was super thin and really fun to draw.
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I hate the neck and head of this one. It needs to be scrubbed or smeared.
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This is one of my favorite drawings I have made in a long time.
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This is one of the worst drawings.
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I'm pleased with this.
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Figure drawing on a sunday afternoon

1/13/2018

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My artist friend Tobiah and I met at Monument's monthly drawing session.
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I love the looseness of this one.
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I really dislike the neck and head on this drawing. I will probably go back in and work on it some more.
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I like the colors I'm using lately.
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This is probably my worst for the day.
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This is my favorite drawing of the day. I'm really pleased with it.
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Leg Painting

12/12/2017

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​I need to add more yellow into my flesh tones.
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Figure Drawing

11/18/2017

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This is my favorite sketch of the day.
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Figure Drawing

9/16/2017

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Today was curious in that I had some amazing experiences drawing, but ended up with little on the paper that I like.
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My favorite of the day. Not only was the experience stellar, but the end result is not too bad.
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Foot Painting

8/6/2017

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The toes are out of proportion, but there are moments that I like.
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Leg Painting

8/2/2017

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Hand Painting

7/9/2017

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I felt really frustrated while painting and drawing this, and it shows.
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Leg Painting

7/5/2017

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After my last attempt, which ended in an over-blended painting (see earlier blogpost), I attempted to restrain my desire to get rid of hard edges. I'm pretty happy with this.
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