Drawing Abigail on June 24th 2014

When a narrative is suggested by the juxtapositioning of quick gesture drawings it can be quite amusing.
Here are four 4 minute poses: looks like the dancing couple on the left are being looked at by the other two who are examining and perhaps are somewhat surprised that a nipple is being tweeked.

The main pose had Abigail lying on her back with her legs raised. I took up a long side view but immediately moved into my morphism mode, creating a journey up through the composition from elbow to toes.

Both drawings are two-handed using HB Staedtler pencils which have a hardish lead which refuses to break. The 220gsm cartridge paper can take some punishment and also responds to a very light touch.

I'm at Angela Palmer's class in Brockweir in the Wye Valley for the 3 hour morning session.

Drawing Paul on June 19th 2014

This was a most satisfying session.
Paul the model worked hard to create the poses.
We all responded well to his creative endeavours.
Afterwards I felt an extensive satisfaction and that I had released, through my drawing, lots of creative effort.
All are A1 on 220gsm cartridge paper and all drawn with both hands simultaneously.

'Something is taking place': drawing Robin on June 5th 2014

From last Tuesady's frustrations I have emerged into a new dimension. So many aspects of learning and achievement from the past seem to be synthesising. From achieving a satisfactory composition without thinking about it; from capturing the energies between rope and body; from employing a sensitivity in my pencil work; and creatng a pleasing drawing without any conscious planning, without any sense of expectation, without any self-criticism entering into the process. I just felt I had had a very good morning.

Don't forget, its all two-handed pencil drawing on A1 cartridge paper. Each pose is for 30 minutes, but I tend to stop before I get to the end, I.e. after about 20 to 25 minutes.

Drawing John on June 3rd 2014

Firstly four poses, of 4, 3, 2 and 1 minute. The ideas is to bring limbs in from the edge and to create spaces in between.
Then a drawing revealing frustration: heavy lines, irregular shading. As I'm unable to get his height (well over sixfeet tall) into the drawing, and also problems with the long outstretched leg.
I then had a quick go to try and correct these failures. This was also no good.

You can't win them all! Looking forward to Thursday.