Figure Drawing Practice: October 1-15
I continue to sketch figures - a few each week. All of these dancers were drawn from photos. I still don't draw any faces, but feel more comfortable with dancers bodies than I did at the beginning of 2007. Wonder when I'll be be brave enough to try a whole person?
Bad planning on my part, so I wasn't able to fit all of the dancer on the page!
We took our grandchildren Henry and Sydney to their soccer class last week and I sketched these soccer players from photos on their brochure.
Comments
These are so terrific, Shirley!! I LOVE the soccer one, and the couple dancing -- my favorite! There is such a delicacy in your line .... that is so appealing!!
Posted by: lin | October 19, 2007 6:41 AM
These get better and better, Shirley.
Posted by: Casey | October 19, 2007 8:42 AM
Shirley, your figures are fantastic, and even though you left out the facial features, you are dead-on with the face and head shapes. Your progress is wonderful.
Posted by: Jenny | October 19, 2007 9:15 AM
Really beautiful drawings, I especially like the couple dancing. Great work!
Posted by: nina j | October 19, 2007 2:24 PM
Great figure sketches again shirley. You do wonderful work with dancing figures, you have a soft touch and a comprehension of the movements and poses of the bodies...I especially love your "Pas de deux".
Ronell
Posted by: Africantapestry | October 19, 2007 2:33 PM
Well, as much success as you are having with figures I know faces will be easily conquered!
Posted by: sandy | October 19, 2007 3:37 PM
Today I had Michelangelo's David all to myself...for about 15 minutes...what a treat that was! I tried to sketch him and only wish I could do figures as well as you. I would be embarrased to show mine to signore Buonarratti....but to my blogging friends I'll post when I get the chance! Having a great time by the way. Today met up with Robyn in Florence and we had the best afternoon...ciao
Posted by: mARTa | October 20, 2007 2:37 PM
Great work, Shirley! Faces are over rated anyway! lol! I think your form and movement are wonderful.
Posted by: Sherie | April 24, 2008 9:50 PM