pencil
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Portrait
Artesa studio at the Rivoli Arts District hosts a weekly portrait session, one pose, three hours. I came with Mi Tientes drawing paper and pastel pencils. I find that I can sneak into proportions easier with pencil work. I found the paper a bit too textured to get even shading. Next time I’ll try acrylic… Continue reading
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This and that
Plein Air season is over, so what next? Well, painting with grandkids in Galesville. Some sketching. Photos for work inside I’m also taking in drawing sessions at Gallery 1311. I’ll be helping plan the Trempeleau Reserve event in June 2025. In January I’ll have a few things at River City gallery. Unrelated, there is a… Continue reading
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Drawing Continued
A few more At the start I had no idea of how to use charcoal. That was good to begin to work with. Softer than pencil and often working with removal by kneaded eraser. Also, learning to draw around the object, not using outlines. That is a work in progress. The last assignment will be… Continue reading
Two Book Reflections 