HAS Life

 

Another glorious day at Hertford, where we did the usual thing of a few quick sketches, and then a longer pose in the afternoon. A big thank you to the two wonderful models.

HAS Life

Started badly with the quick poses. I really want to put her head and boob in the right places!

Didn't get better here! This model had a pixie face with sticky out ears set way back on her head and huge eyes, which I couldn't get in a few minutes.

Longer pose, and getting better.

Love this one. Getting the hang of it.

What can I say? Maybe I shall get back and right the wrongs in this one. Still, I had a brilliant day, as usual, despite the lack of masterpieces.

Hertford Art Society

Started very clumsily, but improved as the morning progressed I think. I really like the last one. These are all sepia ink, used with a brush.

The afternoon was spent concentrating on the head study, in oils. Difficult perspective and  thoroughly engrossing. Another enjoyable day.

Hertford Art Society Life Session

A good day, but evidently lacking energy!

HAS Life Drawing

Another brilliant day, although, again too much time chatting! Same format, a couple of quick sketches and then a long pose for the afternoon. I quite like the oil, I might even finish it! Thanks to Kate and Sarah.....wonderful models.

Sorry to say that there will be no session next month. It has been cancelled because they are laying new flooring in the hall.

Hertford Art Society Life Drawing

I am astonished, again, at how little I have to show for working very hard all day! I know I felt absolutely exhausted when I got home.

Nevertheless, I had a terrific day and enjoyed it thoroughly. There are a couple of differences to usual. The quick warm-up sketches I did with pen, instead of charcoal, because I would spend time erasing, and wanted to eliminate that. I feel happy with the sketches so will do that again.

The first oil was an idea blatantly stolen from fellow HAS lifer, June, who had zoomed in on the transition from one body to the other, for the sketches. I was impressed, so I did that too and I like the resulting painting. Thanks June, for that, and for tracking down my missing easel, returning it and furnishing it with my name!

Good news is that there will be an all day life drawing session on 12th March close to where I live. How can I not go, so watch this space for extra helpings!