I just finished the Spring drawing session at
Tacoma Academy of Fine Arts. I'm not naturally good at drawing and lack much of patience and steely-purpose required of classical drawing. However, I thought I should try it. The first sessions were rough...I was working on a vase and it seemed to take
forever (which it did...9 hours on a vase that wasn't exactly high art by the time I finished it).
After the vase, I drew a cast of a female torso. I spent 7 or 8 weeks on this drawing (3 hours per session). I finally finished it last week. Here are the progress pictures (the photos aren't very good since I was shooting in odd light with my iPhone):
After a while, the drawing practice became somewhat meditative for me.
It calmed me down and allowed me to work on my looking skills. I think it turned out pretty good considering where I started from. It tells me that if I keep working at it I'll continue improving.
Leslie, not only did you do a great job, you also inspired me to keep trying. Bravo to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Glenda. I hope you are well and creating some beautiful art. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Leslie! Glad to see you are still drawing. Great idea to chart your progress... looks like painstaking work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marianne. It definitely helped to have a good teacher who was very encouraging and positive.
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