Charcoal, 1.5 hour

Charcoal, 1.25 hour sketch

I Forgot My Supplies!

Charcoal, 1 hour 45 minute pose

Pencil, 30 minute pose

I arrived at the Literary Cafe only to realize I forgot my supplies. Duh! I borrowed a 4B charcoal pencil, vine charcoal, a dark graphite pencil, a kneaded eraser and a couple sheets of medium tooth, 

Strathmore paper. When it comes right down to it, I can make by with only a few supplies!

charcoal

charcoal

charcoal, about 1.5 hour drawing

I was feeling a bit tired and didn't get to make additional drawings, but I did try out my new pounce bag. It worked better as a way to rub in loose charcoal and not so well actually pouncing. I've that some artists mix in baby powder, but it seems like a strange additive. I might try a small amount and see how it works.

charcoal, 45 minute sketch

charcoal, 50 minute sketch

pencil, about 20 minutes

pencil, about 30 minute sketch

Seize Any Opportunity to Draw

Charcoal, 2.25 hours

15 minute pencil drawing of Ali

I overheard this little five-year-old girl saying that she wanted to pose, so we had her sit during one of the fifteen minute breaks. It's so rare that we get to draw children. I could tell by her temperament that she would be able to sit still. She delivered! If someone offers to pose, seize the opportunity.

Trio of Portraits

Pencil, 1 hour 45 minute pose

This was a small quick sketch about 15 minutes that I made of Juan while he was drawing. Below is a ten minute or so sketch of Tim. I like the linear quality of my quicker sketches. Maybe I need to draw "less" while working on the weekly model.