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These two studies completed at last night's studio session were done in Pitt charcoal on paper. They measure approximately 14" x 12"
posted by Sheila Vaughan at 1:10 PM
Friday, January 07, 2011
These two studies completed at last night's studio session were done in Pitt charcoal on paper. They measure approximately 14" x 12"
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15 Comments:
ooo that top one takes my breath away..the lines are exquisite--puts me in mind again of Cassatt and Degas--
What a compliment Jan, thank you. The pitt charcoal behaves differently again (I mean to normal willow charcoal and to charcoal pencil).
these are wondeful..your line quality is terrific
Kay, thanks for the kind words.
You have a confidence of line. By that I mean that you emphasize spots you know are right, which gives strength to the whole drawing. Btw, many people have a hard time with hands and feet, but not you; you show that same confidence there.
Hi Sam, the pitt charcoal was helping with the emphasis aspect somehow. It retains its sharp edge better than normal charcoal (or charcoal pencil) and yet you can still use it on its side for shadow. Hands and feet, I am determined not to avoid although together with ears they are the most scary parts of drawing the human figure don't you think?
I love these. Magnificent drawings. I love your line.
XOBarbara
Thanks so much Barbara.
Love the top one, both are very nice. I'm taking a drawing class that starts on Monday, the first figure work I've done in ten years. I'm kind of scared, but excited too. And seeing your lovely work is an encouragement to get back in there. thanks for posting these.
Nice drawings! You really caught that beautiful twist to the body in the top one. The foreshortened arm in the second drawing had to take some some real close observation.
Sorry your new site isn't working right--how frustrating!
Jen, thanks for the visit - I think you will love your figure class. It's so refreshing to draw from direct observation. Just a different feeling.
Hi Don, thanks for the kind words about the drawings. I get antsy when I have to miss these sessions! As to the website, I am still frustrated. It is still not up and running despite the domain provider telling me it is. Problem is getting two separate companies (domain provider and host) to talk to each other. Wasn't it ever so?
These are so, so wonderful!
P.S. What is Pitt charcoal?
Hi Jala, I am not too sure exactly what Pitt charcoal is and have not been able yet to find a good explanation on the internet except for "a fine mix of soot and charcoal". They are definitely some kind of "compressed" charcoal - ie, I think the natural charcoal is ground up to a fine powder then reconstituted into sticks or pencils. The sticks are quite broad, about the width of a normal pencil and the outside surface is a bit shiny. They don't give off that powdery dust that normal charcoal does. You can break off a small piece, say an inch or so long and use it on its side for shaded areas then use the sharper edge for line work. I like it because I feel I have a bit more control over what is happening. Someone else on the internet said they were from Germany but I just don't know.
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