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Friday, June 1st, 2007
Thanks to all of you for your responses to the recent group of pencil portraits. There are things children do that we can’t help but love them for, either because you’ve had children or you were one. Except cats, most of them prefer adults.
The portraits are also practise using tones and values, something that needs more attention as a foundation to color when I return to it.
Renee at Dance Class
Thursday, May 31st, 2007
Renee, three years old - at the dance studio
14 x 11 pencil on paper
Derek at the Wedding
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
Derek, Wedding reception, 2 years old
11 x14 pencil on paper
Andra
Sunday, May 27th, 2007
Andra (Evelyn’s sister) ~ 14 x 11 inches Graphite, eraser on paper
Evelyn
Saturday, May 26th, 2007
Evelyn, Andra’s older sister (next) 11 x 14 inches Graphite, eraser on paper.
When drawing I use the eraser as much as the pencil. Taking advantage of smudges that build up gradually is a good way to keep adjusting the placement of things and clarify details. This is especially effective with portraits.
Lucas at the Museum
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
Lucas at the Museum, 11 x 14 pencil and eraser drawing on paper
Post-dated note: Lucas at the Museum is part of the Growing Up and Looking Back Exhibition: Reflecting on Childhood, Parenting, and Home in Swainsboro, GA October 13 – November 3, 2007
Alexander
Friday, January 13th, 2006
Alexander – 16 x 20 inches pencil, watercolor pencils on stretched canvas. Not for sale.
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