Through the Motions

Sometimes, I stumble upon advertisements in magazines that feature a lot of movement and unique poses. I find this source material to be really helpful as I learn the various ways the human body can move. In the short amount of time I have to draw in the morning, I have to work very quickly and loosely. The results are a little messy - but they have a truth and authenticity I sometimes lose during a longer study.

I have a new set of Daniel Smith watercolors I am dying to try out. I have no idea what I want to paint, but I hope to have something to share soon.

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Ferret

Trying out a challenge to myself - to create "finished" pieces with a limited color palette on a consistent schedule. I am still working out the final guidelines. I think I would like to challenge myself to use a new texture in each piece as well. I've had this unfinished sketch in my sketchbook forever. Even though I'm not entirely happy with it - it feels great to finally have it done!

Ice Skating Characters

A Competent Profile

As I start to become more familiar with proportions and measurements for the various faces I attempt to draw, I am starting to wonder how to make a more complete portrait with my limited time. Do I stick to lines? Do I bring a brush and some ink? Which lines should I include? Which shapes are important to represent? Maybe this is a good time to look at the work other artists have done and try to work out some of their methods.

Rainbow Bisque

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