Tricorne Hat

Tricorne Hat

ABOUT: There’s something about hats that immediately transform someone and evoke associations. The three-pointed hat evokes pirates, or a rebellious nature.

MEDIUM: Lumograph, colored pencil, and pastel on paper

DIMENSIONS: 9.5″ H x 6″ W (unframed)

 

Midlife

Midlife

ABOUT: There’s great appeal in drawing faces, though it’s only the sitter or those who know him/her who are interested in seeing the drawing. I’m not always concerned about getting a precise likeness as I am in getting the expression right. In this drawing, I worked hard to get a good likeness.

MEDIUM: Pencil on paper

DIMENSIONS: 11″ H x 9 W (unframed)

 

Plaid Pants

Plaid Pants

ABOUT: I usually focus on the unclothed figure, though excursions into the clothed body, are very satisfying. My model brought lots of interesting clothing options. These pants are the best.

MEDIUM: Pencil on paper

DIMENSIONS: 11.5″ H x 7″ W (unframed)

Plaid Pants and Black Bra

Plaid Pants and Black Bra

ABOUT: My model was very pleased with the clothes she brought to our session, and rightly so. These were fun to draw. There may be more of this in the future.

MEDIUM: Pencil on paper

DIMENSIONS: 11.5″ H x 7.5″ W (unframed)

 

Hear No Evil

Hear No Evil

ABOUT: This was a study sketch for a series of watercolors, No Evil: Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil, and Do No Evil. The pencil drawings were preparations for the paintings.

MEDIUM: Pencil on paper

DIMENSIONS: not available at this time (unframed)