Contour and Gesture [02/15/11]

2 minute
This new model didn't set her timer correctly at first since she posed for more than 2 minutes on her first two poses.

Note the differences between the left and the middle compared to the rest of the two minute poses.







10 minute
I find that my drawings turn out very fat. Somewhat vertically condensed since the head looks so big and then somewhat wide too.

I'm also wanting to draw the face with more accuracy, but it seems that with time, I will get better doing both. I see some of the more advanced students drawing faces that look very accurate.



20 minute


My first, second and third 20 minute drawing from left to right. I decided to emphasis the shading more as time went on. I used the compressed charcoal for the dark shading and then smudged it with my fingers to give it a more solid look.

I'm also beginning to incorporate some of the background into the drawing as well to give it more ground, stability. I feel more committed to the drawing when the background and deep dark shading is added.

I used vine charcoal for the overall sketch and for the lighter shading while Charcoal pencil for outline and slight dark shading.

Medium: Vine, Compressed Charcoal - soft, Charcoal Pencil - 6B