Ann

Ann, 16"x20", Charcoal on Paper

A step further from the last drawing for the better. Sometimes when drawing I just look for shapes in the face compared to looking for vertical/horizontal alignment i.e.; dropping a plum line from the iris of the left eye (in drawing) and seeing the tip of the nose in that line. Actually the idea is if one was to bake a cake is to have all the ingredients at the same time.

The bake a cake analogy comes from my former teacher Nancy Ross who passed away a few years ago. I loved her and she was amazing. She would always use that bake a cake thing. The idea is you need all the ingredients at the same time having eggs and no flour will not work.  So you in a drawing you need light and dark lines, thick and thin, how to make the drawing look at shapes, look at alignment, all the ingredients at once. I don't belong in a kitchen, but I do know what she was talking about regarding the cake, thanks Nancy.

Ann

Ann, 16"x20", Charcoal on Paper

I like this drawing much better than the previous one. I like the mark making abstract lines on the side of the face and neck.

ann

Ann, 16"x20", Charcoal on Paper

Not exactly sure what I was trying to accomplish with this drawing, but I know when I draw I prefer to stand so I can view my drawing from a distance, however that doesn't happen drawing at Arthur's house. We work with the paper in our laps and I think it takes time to adjust.

I also needed time to adjust the shapes of Ann's face compared to Charmaine, who is no longer working as Arthur's nurse. As Arturo healed Charmaine services were no longer needed regardless of what great skills she posses as a nurse. She needs to work as a nurse and not an artists model because the difference is only one of the job pays LOL.

Charmaine Superstar

These are all the drawings together on the floor. We viewed all of them then took turns choosing drawings. I think we ended up with 2-3 per person.  The project is not complete, we are still in the process of working.

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

I think this is my favorite portrait of Charmaine it also the one that I own for my collection.

charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18" x 24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x 24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

Charmaine Superstar

Charmaine Superstar, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Arthur Superstar

Arthur Superstar, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

Arthur Superstar

Arthur Superstar, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

Arthur SuperStar

Arthur, Oil Pastel on Paper, 18"x24"

This is my friend Arthur :)

Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium, Charcoal on Paper, 16"x18"

This is the second drawing I made of the stadium. I prefer this drawing compared to the other one because to me I felt more familiar drawing the subject. At this point in time I probably have about 6 paintings and only two drawings. Indeed knowledge carries over from painting to drawing, but in the beginning something gets lost in translation until I spend more time drawing.

Isn't that the case with just about everything - it always comes down to time. It probably doesn't help that when I am on the platform I spend equal time talking and making work, especially if there are children. I have a history of being a NYC Public School teacher and Portland, OR Public School teacher and taught in the Peace Corps Philippines so if there are kids around there is something that can be taught and learned by both of us.

Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium, Charcoal on Paper, 18"x24"

Drew on a day when I didn't have much time to return my paint box home after painting. I have rolled my paint box around the city after a days work and it is not too much fun lugging it everywhere. So I try to return home with the box and to wash my brushes. Thus, where there is a lack of time I draw. Actually I have a longer history in drawing than painting. I began drawing classes when I was 14 years old and did not really paint until 30. So drawing is my first instinct.

Arnold Bocklin

Arnold Bocklin S.P. with Death playing the violin 1872, Ink on Paper, 4"x6"
This is my sketch of Bocklin's self portrait.

figure

Figure, Charcoal on Paper, 24"x18"