As usual, I had a similar concept in mind but a different flavor. Early on, drawing it took on the the classic “idea drift”, similar to when conversation harmlessly takes a different turn. Pencil on Lenox paper 26″ X 40″ Model: Jaela
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Monthly Archives: November 2013
The doubts return from time to time about the intrinsic value of what I create in the studio. Then I realize that some creative soul figured out cheese cake. Who’s going to call that ‘worthless’? Some will. I’ll take their piece. Then I’ll get back to the easel. There are worse things I could spend...
Calligraphers soon discover “Old English” letter forms and love to write them, but one actually wants to read Old English. I fight against the same phenomenon in my art. Sometimes it is just too much fun to over work a composition and thereby ruin it. An example: I sketch painted Leah. Then I ended up...
The internet caption read, “Don’t Nose Yourself in the Ear”. With glasses on it said, “Don’t lose yourself to your fear”. My hearing is bad too. I read it without glasses because my eyes smart from the glasses. They changed shape again, giving headaches. I’m going to a butcher shop for a leg bone. I’ll...
I don’t know if I’ll ever use a “professional” model for my paintings. The term “amateur” leaves an impression that needs repaired. Professional models in a life-drawing setting are perfect for for skill building and spatial-physical awareness training. Artists are best served by the co-ops and colleges who hire people for that. When it comes...
