Babe from Iceland

[beauty]

Hi all..

It's been awhile since I've been on WC (no excuse, I know) although I think the holidays are to blame..I'm just a sucker for all the hipe.

Anyway, here is my latest entitled " babe from Iceland".

All comments are very appreciated..thanks!

[Rosic]

Beauty... you have come along way in the short time I have known you. This is definitely my favorite. Glad you're back in action with us here.
Rosic

Still would like to see just a tad more contrast by using more darks... boy I'm demanding aren't I?

Are you a photographer? No matter... but you can glean a wealth of info by studying Ansel Adams "Zone System". His belief was that every B&W photograph he created should have nine values (Zones) between black and white. I try to apply this method to much of my charcoal work. Granted it is not a hard fast rule for every drawing but it does work well when one wants to put more contrast into their work. Try it... I think you'll like it. Here are the zones he uses as a reference:

[surreal]

Nice drawing!

[DanaT]

I like it.

She looks too distinguished to be called a "babe". Maybe, Lady.

[beauty]

Thanks all

[Vegas Art Guy]

I love the pose and the look in her eye. I'd just like there to be more shading and contrast. Everything is about the same value. Anyway that's my 2¢ worth.

[AbstractHeart]

ditto on the value comments..beautiful work tho...thanks for sharing!