Working on the head has definitely improved…
…Well, in the hour pose at least.
This week our model had an incredible tattoo across her stomach but I felt it too much of a distraction to spend much time on (some of it can be seen in the 10 minute pose).
I’ve started a board on Pintrest of some really nice drawings I’ve found to try and start thinking about different ways of mark-making. Charcoal is a fantastic pliable medium, but I do fancy doing something in pencil (as I do in my sketchbooks).
I might add some of my own drawings at some stage, but the problem I find with this, is there is ALWAYS someone out there who overwhelms you with their talent!
I also want to mention some of the music we are listening to while we draw. This week’s mention goes to Rodrigo y Gabriela – 2006, the Mexican guitar duo have an astonishing pace that is a really good album for warm-ups. Check them out here.
Our model tonight was called Lidia.
Giving me guidance, my class tutor is Frank Gambino, trained as a graphic designer, however in recent years his main practise is in portraiture and figure studies. Frank’s studio is in Belsize Park, London, where he works on commissions and runs popular life drawing classes. However, conveniently for me, he is also running classes in East London, at the Tokarska Gallery.
The Tokarska Gallery, a contemporary art gallery run by emerging artist Nadiya Pavliv-Tokarska.
