Recent content by bethany

Fantastic portraits!

Thanks for the encouragement! I am still obsessed- and I have been life drawing on and off for 40 years!

I agree with Donna. I paint what appeals to me and I think that it is like my signature because it is my hand on the brush. I focus on improving my skill and not trying to look like a style. I will always paint what I love- no point otherwise!

Congratulations!

Thanks so much, Dave!

Thank you for the kind comments, Hermes! I try to choose a warm/light and a cool/dark and add other colours if I have time. I appreciate that, Donna, thank you. I felt a bit slow in this session. I just wanted to do these amazing poses justice. Thank you for taking the time, Joy. This is the...

From last night's session. This was a very experienced model with a very cool job- a conservator at our National Art Gallery. all on cartridge A2 wax crayon 3 mins 5 mins inktense blocks 10 mins 10 mins with a bit more time on the robe back in the studio 15 mins

Thanks again, Joy! I love to use colour if I can. It really is the most challenging art that I do! I appreciate the kind words, Hermes! I have been learning and practicing for many years.

Thanks for your interest, Joy! I am so grateful for the opportunity to draw from such great models.

Thank you Joy! I am loving these sessions. The models are great as well.

I appreciate you taking the time to look at the drawings, Joy! The sessions are great for practicing focus for sure! There is no time or space for any other thoughts.

Thank you for the kind words. I have heard the process described as "drawing like your hair is on fire" anything but effortless!

* put final (maybe) touches on an oil portrait of my grandson and son in law * went to life drawing Sunday night * sorted out watercolours and other materials ready for my (adult) student * watched some watercolour videos for ideas * culled some drawing materials that are past their use-by...

Thanks so much, Donna! The group may be offering some longer poses soon- I can get the paints out!

Considering this model was a beginner- she did an amazing job of holding some beautiful poses. A challenge to do them justice! conte (all on cartridge A2) 3 mins 5 mins inktense blocks...