Finished. I think think

I think I have finished this portrait study. I had a few changes of concepts around colour and value while painting it. I recorded the process so I am going to try to put together a little time laps video soon.

A little adjustment

I have just changed the background to a more vivid yellow made with raw umber and cad yellow med. I think it works with the figure.

Made up portrait

I've been in the studio a couple of days without any reference material. Just painted this portrait from imagination. I wouldn't recommend it as an approach

Life drawing quick sketches.... Sunday night

I have just spent some time on croquis cafe website.  A few quick life drawings from this fantastic resource.  Check it out at. Www.onairvideo.com/croquis-cafe.  A really useful site to develop your life drawing skills

A new figure painting.......

I have just been working on a new little figure painting based on a sketch that I posted the other day. All good learning.trying to capture a sense of form through colour..... Hmm :-)

Life drawing class. Wednesday evening

Had a very long few days at work so tonight was enjoyable. A great model to work with.  I brought some newsprint to work on with a conte 1730 b pencil. A good combination. Hope you like the images, any comments welcome
J.

A quick sketch outside.

I an just enjoying the cold and warmth of the sun going behind clouds then reappearing.  I produced this little sketch of Carol.  I have started to use a conte 1710 B pencil. You get some fantastic matt blacks with it.