EDM Challenge #129: Draw a Person Doing Something
I really tried sketching my grandson Henry's face in this sketch - done from a photo taken of him just as he turned 3 last summer in London. And in spite of my efforts to improve figure/face sketching in 2007 - it was scarey! I think I might have been able to add a generic face, but I'm going to stay away from people that I know and love for now. The next photo in the sequence has him winding up, leg raised like a real major league pitcher ,to throw the ball. Baseball is big in their house!
Comments
Great work Shirley - your work on the arms and fingers is right on! I agree totally about family members features - maybe someday!
Posted by: sandy | July 25, 2007 1:22 PM
CUTE AS CAN BE, Shirley!! And I so know about those faces!! I do back of heads!! LOL
Posted by: lin | July 25, 2007 2:44 PM
Even without the face, you've really captured the action. We know exactly what's going on. This is a great sketch!
Posted by: Lynn | July 25, 2007 3:00 PM
Shirley - this is really good. It's true about faces of people you know - it's twice as hard because of the pressure to get it right!
Posted by: Casey | July 25, 2007 3:07 PM
You've caught that 'waiting' perfectly - I don't miss the face at all.
Posted by: alison | July 26, 2007 3:25 AM
Great sketch, shirley! It reminds me of an endearing song from Kenny Rogers(I think?) - Little boy - listen to the words. This is the little boy he sings of..adorable!
Ronell
Posted by: Ronell | July 26, 2007 7:38 AM
Actually without the face it gives it a bit of unique interest. I think the viewer's mind will attach a face to it. Great sketch, tho.
Posted by: Sherie | August 6, 2007 12:52 PM