Working on expressive portraiture with a timer, trying to loosen up, focusing on mark making and bold shadows, using charcoal and graphite powder. It's been a productive day in the studio. I've worked hard, and it feels good. I'll keep on going while the motivation lasts. Charcoal is messy to work with. I told Keith my hands look like a mechanic's (even after washing them many times througout the day). "They're the hands of an artist," he replied.... and I smiled. Working on bold shadows, contrast of darks and lights. |
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March 2017
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