Djoa

The first drawing is a quick sketch done at the International Art Club of The Hague, perhaps 15 or 20 minutes.   The second drawing is a more finished drawing of about 30 minutes.

These should have been posted last week, as last week's 'work of the week,' but I didn't have time to post the image.  I'm madly preparing for the opening in Antwerp in just a few weeks time, May 29. I am working on a large painting for the opening in Antwerp, also a portrait. I will share this portrait withy you here on May 29, to coincide with the opening and the official unveiling of the portrait.  I can't wait to share it with you all!

Li, charcoal sketches

The setting: the International Art Club The Hague, life portrait drawing class. My friend Li was the model for the day.  (The advantage of being the coordinator for the class is that I get to pick the models.)

I labored over the first two drawings of 25 minutes each. Then, we did a quick ten minute sketch, the first image shown here.  I didn't have time to overthink it. For me, the result somehow captures something of the character of the model, the warmth of the spring day, and the setting of  a sleepy, too-warm classroom.

The second drawing is one of the more finished 25 minute drawings.  The hair, which was transformed from a boring wallpaper into something more alive and interesting is entirely to the credit of my portrait mentor, Pien Hazenburg.

Portrait in charcoal

We had a great model at the IAC. Her face has such character! This is about a 20 minute pose or so.

Tina

This week's model at the International Art Club of The Hague was loads of fun. Drawing in charcoal from life is one of life's great pleasures. This is a sketch of about 20 minutes.