This is the tree from my To Kill a Mockingbird series.
I exhibited the original drawing at the Tinderbox Storytelling exhibition, October 09.
This is the adapted version, which is a commission for a greeting card.
More drawings from figure drawing session here in Montpellier. I'm trying to let go of bad drawing habits and relax enough during each pose to express something emotional, rather than just portraying the body in front of me. My worst habit comes up during the longer poses. I sometimes aim to create a finished piece instead of letting go and just allowing something to happen. As a result, they tend to be over-worked and lack soul. The shorter poses tend to be much more interesting. 20 minute conté on black card 20 minute conté crayon on paper I think this one was 10 minutes. This is one of my favourites from the session as it conveys vulnerability. Another 10 minute pose, I rather like this one. 5 minute charcoal on paper. 5 minute charcoal on paper Charcoal on paper 2 minute charcoal. 2 minute charcoal. I like the strong line on her back. Makes the figure pop off the page a bit.
oooh, yeah that texture really does work! It ties the whole piece together more somehow? maybe it's cos it gives it a bit of depth & dimensionality so it's not just floating in white space. and it also fits in with the old look of the piece - stopwatch, leatherbound books, shingled roof. So to summarise it does work! Good Job.
ReplyDeleterespectfully yours,
Damocakes
(...I'm up here claire!)
abso ..beautiful work , the colours remind me of macel dzamas work ..your imagery is timeless claire..... well done
ReplyDeleteits amazing how much a difference the texture makes! It really adds a lot to it. I pretty much agree with whatever damo said : )
ReplyDeleteIs this available as a stock image? I'm in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and our theatre group will be performing To Kill a Mockingbird this fall. I'm in charge of their promo materials and may be interested in using your art.
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