drawing
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Figure Sitting on Column
In this gesture drawing, a figure is sitting on a column. That column was actually a regular barstool, but I improvised. That’s probably why it looks so wonky. I usually work on those elements last, and there probably wasn’t enough time to finish it properly. However, I like it as a gesture. This drawing probably
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Lady with Antenna Drawing
Sometimes, life drawing sessions evoke strange images. Like this lady with antenna drawing. I’m not entirely sure why it came about, the model definitely did not have anything like that on her head. But it felt right, so it appeared on paper. The same goes for the little bear-like creature to her side. It wasn’t
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Same Pose – Two Views Drawing
I usually go to the short pose life drawing sessions, because I can practice drawing the figure quickly and in a loose fashion. Most of the times, each pose is different. Sometimes, the model does the same pose, but turns to change the viewing angle. And sometimes, I just switch easels to get the same
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Dramatic Figure Gesture
Here’s another sketch from my local life drawing sessions. I visit these almost every week, but I fell behind posting them. These two figures probably took me about 15 minutes each. The first figure gesture is very dramatic. It looks as if the figure has been performing on stage. The second one is in a
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Sanguine Skull Drawing
Here’s an unusual for me artwork. I used sanguine on paper for this skull drawing. Skulls are great for practice drawings, but they also have an interesting aesthetic. I’ve had this idea of skulls and flowers in my head for a while now. It might now be that new or original, but I feel like
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Charcoal Figure Sketches
In this set of charcoal figure sketches, I drew two standing figures from front and back. The figure facing front is shown from a side with arms extended as if stretching. I’m sure in reality the model had a balance stick, but I decided to leave it out. Sometimes these poses look more dynamic without
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Two Female Figures Charcoal Drawing
Two female figures are depicted in this charcoal drawing. One from the back, and another one from a side. Second figure seems more finished, I probably got more time on it. I’d say it took around 15 minutes for the side figure, and somewhere around 5 on the back view figure. I like the shadow
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Self-Portrait Drawing
I took a workshop at the TSOFA a few years back, and one of the suggestions was to try to make a self-portrait drawing using a mirror. Because every person knows themselves very well, and it’s a free life model. Well, I have to say, the model that I got sucked, because she kept moving
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Front and Back Gesture Drawing
In this gesture drawing, I pictured two figures from front and back. Most times, the model changes poses by turning and I arrange the figures in an interesting composition. In this one, it seems like the figures were walking in an opposite direction and stopped to look at each other. I enjoy these accidental social
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Three Standing Figures Drawing
In this gesture drawing, I depicted three standing figures. Together they form a circle of time, because in reality there was only one model. But she posed several times and I came up with this arrangement of three figures. I enjoy gestures because sometimes good ideas hide behind quick drawings. 2021
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Interpretive Dance Figure Drawing
This set is kind of interesting, because it looks like and interpretive dance figure drawing. The female figure on the left is captures in a curious pose. It looks as if she’s jumping or waving at the figure next to her. I have a feeling, the model had the leg positioned at an unfavorable angle,
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Side and Back View Figure Drawing
Here’s a charcoal drawing of two female figures – the side and back view. These two figures probably took 5-7 minutes each. I used willow charcoal on rough newsprint paper. The figure from back view has an interesting arm position, which I did not get the chance to fully capture. The figure from a side