From Bill Buchman's book, Expressive Figure Drawing, I worked with a reed pen for the first time. I absolutely loved the effect! My figures are not great, but I had an extremely foreshortened view, and only one chance to get the lines of the contour correct. I worked on regular drawing paper (hence the wrinkles in the first drawing), and then on watercolor paper. I used India ink instead of Sumi, but I will try Sumi eventually, since Mr. Buchman indicates that it is better. I used a Sumi brush for the shadows. Each sketch was between 5 and 10 minutes.
At the ARA, I started the construct for a portrait on Saturday, a construct for figure drawing on Sunday, and the ever dreaded value scale on Wednesday. Yes, I am still working on the value scale! I understand the process, but it is not coming out well at all! I may have to attempt a second one after I pick out my Bargue.
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