20 minute study of large nude

[Londondeon]

MY IMAGE(S):
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Critiques/upload_spool/08-02-2006/44933_email_large_nude_2.jpg


GENERAL INFORMATION:
Title: 20 minute study of large nude
Year Created: 2006
Medium: Other
Surface: Paper
Dimension: 18 x 24
Allow digital alterations?: Yes!

MY COMMENTS:
Did this in a session with two models. The medium is Caran d'ache Neo color II which is a watersoluble crayon. I like these for sketching as they are easy to put down on paper and easily moved with a brush loaded with water

Wanted a quick sketch medium. I use this when I travel too. 96 colors available and I love them.

It was a great way to capture these women when I had to travel a long distance to see them and needed a minimal kit for drawing.

I don't do this often and would appreciate comments

MY QUESTIONS FOR THE GROUP:
Please comment on the piece. As I seldom do figurative work, any critiques will be welcome. I am unsure as to the quality or value of these studies. They were fun, quick and I suspect of little artisitic value over time.

Your opinion?

[Valri Ary]

Well........a couple things need to be said here. First, BRAVO to the model for being PLUS sized and doing this and the second to you for staying a doing the sketch!!!!
HECK, I have a hard enough time with nudes never mind the BIG and beautiful. The last time I did live models she was hairy and 8 months pregnant. I can be such a prude............I digress.
The human form is gorgeous in any form and I do appreciate the time you took to protray this. It is a good study. Too bad you didn't do a face on her. I'm sure you could have done that but chose to concentrate on her body. Did she see what you did?

[Londondeon]

Did she see what you did?

Nope! She didn't walk around at all. Just went from one pose to the next. She was a great model. Too bad the venue is so far from where I live or I would do it more often. A whole day's trip for 2 and a half hours drawing. Guess I'll have to try to stimulate interest in life drawing closer to home. Will post some more soon.

Londondeon

[Eduardo Flores]

Well, the free, loosely style is excellent.
What seems to me ruining the composition, however, is her right breast that, I guess due to the quickness of movements typical of the style you used, resulted somehow "exploded".

Eduardo

[lonestar]

love it! great composition....to me the value of these studies is great - you seldom do figurative work?? you should! (just my opinion)...gesture is super - keep it up!
dawn