I don't really make a drawing a day, and I have been here stealing and commenting on the stuff you do. So I thought I would make a post showing you want I have been working on during the month of July. These are all Pastels, on Laid finish paper, or in the case of the Style of Lucien Freud it is Bristol smooth. The Freud Style has been worked on since this photo, and it needs more.
I'm looking to stylize portraits, and that's what these 2 are. If you would care to show reactions, I would appreciate it. The dog is a cute picture I saw on the internet and I thought I might gift the owner, but I've decided I will not give away my work anymore. The plant is from a photo, and I wish I had it in person because this is an example of when from life is better. I see that I need to give the inside stalks more depth (lower value). I love drawing plants.
Fookie, These are lovely. I agree with you about needing more value variety in the plant. You have captured the facial expressions of the dog and the people wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on all of these! I love the dog! You caught his expression perfectly! You've captured 3D form well in all of these...but that dog is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBTW...see you managed to sneak your 2 straight lines in there also for the flower pot! :-)
ReplyDeleteI really like that plant!! Will you repost it when you have darkened some of the leaves please?
ReplyDeleteYou know I love your people, and the doggy is just gorgeous!
hahahaha about the 2 straight lines. I thought about that with the pot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for comments. I did dark the plant more but I've had a stupid day so it's not done. Sure, I can repost when I think it is done, always nice to get opinions.
I love these, Fookie! That dog is awesome. I have to say, though, it definately shows me a bit of YOUR personality. :D You did wonderful on those portraits, too. I see personality in each and every thing you do.
ReplyDeleteFookie your work is is wonderful ....so lovely to see it ....I love the portraits ....and the plant ....and how cold I not love that beautiful dog?!! well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Fookie, just love all your portraits!
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