Another practice drawing: This time I know I must re-draw the eyes but I thought
I would share the beginning with you. Fran
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February 11, 2008 at 5:25 am
imogen88
Wow, Fran, what’s in the water over there! Magnificent!
February 11, 2008 at 2:27 pm
woodnymph
He has an interesting face. Is he a real life someone or a figment of your imagination? Whatever the answer, I’d say you are doing good.
Vi
February 11, 2008 at 3:06 pm
espirit07
Fran, your natural talent clearly translates well into the digital world. I’m in awe.
February 11, 2008 at 3:27 pm
shewolfy728
Fran , this is amazing. Your portraits are wonderful!
February 12, 2008 at 5:02 am
cronelogical
I am finding that in attempting to draw the folk I have met, or old friends that the concentration required enables one to see beyond one’s own concept to the person behind the features–or the memory. It is difficult to find the right brush for each portrait so I have decided to concentrate on one until I really know what to choose and how to use the blender in distributing color and form. Fran
February 12, 2008 at 8:01 am
imogen88
Fran, do you mean that the person changes under such close scrutiny? I often wondered how portrait artists felt about their subjects, as they have to study them for a time. I suppose it’s no different to studying a still life scene, I think it results in more knowledge about whatever it is. Fascinating.
February 13, 2008 at 1:54 am
Heather Blakey
Just fabulous Fran. The skill required is obvious. Stunning really!
February 13, 2008 at 2:23 am
cronelogical
Imogen, you asked and I think it is what happens to me and my own reaction to the person as I have to concentrate on a face. I recall, not only the features but the bits of expression that made the person I am drawing important to me. I am not particularly good at an exact likeness as my hands have not overcome the difficulties presented by forming a smooth line in this medium but find as I use the blender it gets better. Thank you all for comments. Fran (I do use the photos but do not scan or copy them)
February 13, 2008 at 2:08 pm
lorigloyd
The eyes say it all. So real and full of life. Well done.
February 13, 2008 at 10:43 pm
imogen88
Thanks, Fran, for answering my question. You put a lot of personality into the art, and it shows. Wonderful.
February 14, 2008 at 5:48 pm
soultide
Great start. I like the shading on the face which shows all the contours and character. Can’t wait to see the finished version.