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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 is 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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Leg Painting

7/4/2017

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I scrubbed at this painting many times and it lacks contrast and excitement.
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Leg Painting

6/26/2017

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Sure some of the proportions are off, but I'm getting better with color. I barely had to scrub at this one. I love the aspect ratio of this new watercolor pad. I'll have to go back and buy another.
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Foot and Leg Painting

6/24/2017

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I scrubbed at this one so much that the paper began to dissolve. Nevertheless, I still like this one.
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How I Spend My Saturdays

6/17/2017

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I'm not thrilled about the final results, but the drawing experience was excellent today.
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There's something interesting here, but still needs another element.
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I cannot stand this one.
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Another favorite.
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I really, really dislike this one.
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A drawing over a gesture drawing.
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I really do not like this one.
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This is my favorite drawing of the day.
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Hand Painting

6/14/2017

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The flesh is a little too pink, but otherwise this painting is mediocre.
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Fixed leg painting

6/13/2017

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The change was very subtle, but love the results. I added a bit of yellow to the foot to match the flesh of the leg.
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Foot painting

6/11/2017

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Completed another late night painting of my foot. I'm extremely happy with this, however the top of the foot is too pink, so I plan on going back and fixing.
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Hand Drawing

6/2/2017

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Used watercolors again to draw my hand. There are moments that I like in this painting, but overall I'm not happy with it.
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Figure Drawing At Monument

5/27/2017

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We had two male models, one whose poses were very outstretched and dynamic. Not the greatest drawings today, but still enjoyable nonetheless.
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I don't like this one.
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I rather like this one.
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This was great to draw.
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I don't like this one.
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I want to work on this a bit more, because it has a lot of potential.
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I really don't like this one.
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I dislike the head on this.
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Another Leg painting

5/14/2017

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This one turned out much better than the last hand painting. I don't love it, but at least it's a big improvement.
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I hate This Painting

5/7/2017

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This turned out muddy, over-mixed, and too contrasty. Oh well.
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  • Blog
  • CURRENT ART
    • Lay Still
    • Inverted Torches
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    • Vanitas Painting
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    • Delightful Way
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  • FUTURE ART
    • Mourning Handkerchiefs
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    • Hang Your Heart
    • Mini Eye Portraits
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    • Black Substrate
    • Body Supports
    • Body Positioner
    • Hand Holder
    • A/V
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    • Hospital Gown
  • FINISHED ART
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    • I Transition I
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