"Formal Portrait"

[MichaelRH]

(I think I have posted TOO much for this week). But, with these last two posts, I wanted to emphasize something. Getting something "right" is not an important factor for me. If I want to get something right, I can, for the most part. Getting something down that "feels" right is MORE important to me. That quality of feeling right (for me) means the drawing works for me, that I have made a statement thatI would'nt change..that there is something more important in ALL the lines and marks than in forcing lines to conform to a preconcieved "ideal".
If anything, for all artists that are in the beginning stages of figure drawing...I can't emphasize enough...for you to take any pressure you are placing on yourself (to be a MASTER first time out)..OFF!.. If you relax, and just make it play or fun...you may make more progress than going at it like Leonardo or Michelangelo are going to thump your fingers if you don't make that "perfect" drawing. Make 'em interesting..express yourself.
(red and graphite pencil - 6 3/4" X 9 3/4")
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[rhoward]

Michael,

I have enjoyed seeing the exuberance in your drawings. The love of the line that you display is refreshing and enjoyable to look at. You certainly understand the difference between what a drawing should do and what a photograph should do.

best...Rob

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[MichaelRH]

Rob - I really appreciate your note. Thank you.

[WindDncr]

Michael,

Thank you for reminding us about relaxing and letting ourselves be at whatever stage we are in our art instead of banging our head against the wall wondering why we aren't virtuosos the first time around http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/smile.gif.

WindDancer