Life drawing sessions are great to experiment with different media. In the following set of gesture drawings, I used sanguine called Pipo’s Chalk. I think it is my favorite sanguine of all currently available. The paper I used here has a cream tone to it and a fairly strong texture. Unfortunately, I don’t know the brand of paper. Three female figures sanguine drawing is the first in this set.

For short poses, I tend to place several figures side by side on the paper. This way, I don’t waste paper and time flipping to a new page. I especially like when the model turns while changing the pose. Quite often, it creates an interesting composition of three figures. These poses were probably 5 or 7 minutes long.

This sanguine is different from willow charcoal in terms of application. It’s harder to apply in large masses, so I approach the figure from line construction. However, this sanguine creates a very beautiful patina which allows to build lights and darks. That’s the quality I love about it most.

Sanguine drawing of three standing female figures. First one is viewed from front, second one from the side, and third one is half-turned frontal view. This is a quick and rough drawing without details.

2019

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Hi! My name is Oksana Ossipov, and I’m a visual artist and photographer. I was born in Ukraine and currently reside in the area of Dallas, Texas. My formal education includes a BFA in Digital Media Art from San Jose State University. After moving to Texas, I started to focus on my fine art skills and figurative art in particular. I studied for 5 years under Michael Mentler at the Society of Figurative Arts. Through my life, I’ve also acquired a multitude of skills that include web development, sculpting, photography, art studio and business management, and baking awesome blueberry scones! I’ve been trying to fully devote myself to the art over the past few years. I’m trying to learn and practice as much as I can. However, the workshop, class, and art supply costs present a certain financial challenge. If you like my work and want to support me, I would truly appreciate it! I have a shop full of artworks and creations, but even just sharing my art or social media pages would help a lot. Thank you so much!

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