Many of the drawings did not turn out great, but it was still a great experience.
This is my favorite drawing of the day.
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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.
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.  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.    This is really overworked, but I like the shoulder and head area.   This is probably the best drawing of the day, but I'm not happy with the breasts. First I worked on a second test painting for the dissected legs.
  Then I added more latex tubing to my ongoing sculpture/installation.  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.  I also drew a pattern for a color checker on some basswood.  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.  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.      I am really pleased with this semi-abstract drawing. The model was super thin and really fun to draw.   I hate the neck and head of this one. It needs to be scrubbed or smeared.  This is one of my favorite drawings I have made in a long time.  This is one of the worst drawings.  I'm pleased with this. My artist friend Tobiah and I met at Monument's monthly drawing session.  I love the looseness of this one.   I really dislike the neck and head on this drawing. I will probably go back in and work on it some more.  I like the colors I'm using lately.  This is probably my worst for the day.   This is my favorite drawing of the day. I'm really pleased with it. Today was curious in that I had some amazing experiences drawing, but ended up with little on the paper that I like.    My favorite of the day. Not only was the experience stellar, but the end result is not too bad.   The toes are out of proportion, but there are moments that I like.  I felt really frustrated while painting and drawing this, and it shows.  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.  I scrubbed at this painting many times and it lacks contrast and excitement.  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.  I scrubbed at this one so much that the paper began to dissolve. Nevertheless, I still like this one.  I'm not thrilled about the final results, but the drawing experience was excellent today.   There's something interesting here, but still needs another element.   I cannot stand this one.  Another favorite.  I really, really dislike this one.     A drawing over a gesture drawing.  I really do not like this one.  This is my favorite drawing of the day. The flesh is a little too pink, but otherwise this painting is mediocre.  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.  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.  Used watercolors again to draw my hand. There are moments that I like in this painting, but overall I'm not happy with it.  We had two male models, one whose poses were very outstretched and dynamic. Not the greatest drawings today, but still enjoyable nonetheless.   I don't like this one.  I rather like this one.  This was great to draw.  I don't like this one.  I want to work on this a bit more, because it has a lot of potential.  I really don't like this one.  I dislike the head on this. This one turned out much better than the last hand painting. I don't love it, but at least it's a big improvement.  This turned out muddy, over-mixed, and too contrasty. Oh well.  |
AUTHORTerrance Graven is a San Francisco artist whose installations incorporate sculptural elements, performance art, costumes, sound pieces, and theatrical lighting. CATEGORIES
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