Last weeks life drawing was a lot of fun. We made time to chat (which we don't normally do) and talk supplies, going rates and a lot of things I'd been trying to find out since I've been in Geneva. I've been taking time out from blogging and reading blogs as lately I've found they are affecting the way I think about my own work. These days we see reports almost daily about what food scientists have discovered are bad for you - and the same thing can be said about art. Whole wheat is supposed to be healthy, but it's bad for me and so it is with some well meaning advice - it may not be right for you, it may only suit the person giving it. If I heeded all the advice I read, I wouldn't be drawing with pencils in the way I do. So, after a couple of weeks thinking I have a clear idea of what I would like to do with my drawings and will work towards that.
As for the model, I wasn't inspired. The drawing is OK but I felt her body lacked any real interest - she was young and slim, no real definition or flabby bits to get to work on! I've realised that the poses where the model is lying down are less exciting for me too. Upright, there are more interesting shapes and the muscles not so relaxed. There was no space to change my position so I did a few drawings but they were more or less the same as this one.
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Still and all, it's lovely Felicity ... nice clean lines, superbly done shadows and values. I've missed seeing your wonderful work!
nice rendering!
Right you are to shut out the noise when you feel you are being adversely influenced.
Went to an art exhibit this weekend and there was the most intricate pencil drawing. Had to look twice to be sure it that's what it was it was so finely done. And then of course thought of you and how you work, work, work your pencil drawings from barebones to breathtaking intricacy with all that shading and detailing. Amazing.
Hi Felicity - it's nice to have you back! It's really interesting what you've been talking about (here and on the EDM forum) and something I have been wondering about myself. Even though I'm new to all this blogging stuff in the last few weeks it has taken over my life! It may sound dramatic but really this seems to be all I think about. I wonder how long you can keep that up. For some it definatley seems to work. When I look at a blog like Learn Daily (and of course there are plenty of others I could mention)the blog really maps out a real journey for that artist - a real creative journey which is so interesting to see. But then I guess there are others blogs/bloggers that have just burnt out. I guess, your right it; is about finding whats good for you. I found similar issues with the art college experience, some people thrived in that environment but I couldn't get on with it. I always found that people were telling me the way I was working was the wrong way. I shouldn't be doing it like this but like that. I just knew that I was working in 'my way' - right or wrong. I bet it's been quite a relief to take a some time out. On a more selfish note, though, I'm glad to see you're back as I love your work!
It doesn't look boring to me, not at all!
I really know what you mean about young and thin models. Perhaps life drawing is the only time when chubby older people are more desirable. I'll have to remember this as I get chubbier and older.
When I looked at this drawing it didnt really have your feel to it, I think it was the rather sharp hip shape, I agree with not letting blogging take over your life, and I am trying to rationalise that as well.I love your photos of where you are they give such a feeling of the area. Thank you.
Blogging is burbling. Like the sound of frogs calling it might be interesting and even delightfully distracting, but not exactly music to dance one's life to.
Thanks all, it's wonderful to get your comments, I learn so much from them!
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