This tiny little 4" x 6" pencil drawing was completed during breaks for a long pose. I hate to say it, but it came out better than the larger drawing of her husband which took hours longer. I'm trying to get more expressive and leave out parts of the drawing making each mark or stroke count. simplify - say more with less - make each mark meaningful and beautiful on it's own - allow the eye to fill in what is seemingly undone. Sargent mastered this well. I think this one achieved my goal much more so than the larger drawing. I experimented with charcoal for her husband's pose and unfortunately the results were overworked and lacking in spontaneity. I debated posting it, but... well...here it is.
Charcoal
Thankfully, I'm always good at getting an accurate likeness. If you ever see these people on the streets of LA, it will likely be them. Technique and style is lacking though... I heard about Nitram charcoals and I'm planning on getting a set. More to come.
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