3 hour oil study

Oil on linen,

It was a rare treat that I was able to paint along with other artists at Bay Arts - thanks to the holidays. Michelle did a great job sitting for us for a three hour session.

Dustin

Charcoal, 3 hour session

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