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Sunday Sketching – Live Model

Yesterday I had my second opportunity to sketch from a live model. And what an interesting model he was.

Nate arrived somewhat breathless, resplendently dressed in Victorian garb from head to toe: black cloak lined in plum wool, waistcoat with satin lapels, brocade vest and ascot scarf around his neck.

The poses were held for fifteen minutes, with breaks in between each stretch. I sketched this first one fairly quickly in pencil, adding just enough detail to give the right impression.

Later in the session I focused on his face.

How was your Sunday?

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Second Sketch Soloman Seal

Rather then draw the plant from the photograph I cut some stems and brought them indoors to draw them from life. They were set in a jar and placed on my wood table in the studio.

This drawing focuses on the leaf shapes.

The shadow on the wall is not evenly toned, the way a real shadow is. But I wanted to do this sketch quickly (for me, anyway) and therefore left it as is.