'Figure Forum Sketch Book' 2009 Week #7

WV.Artistry · #1 02-12-2009, 04:02 PM

This thread is open to anyone to post work related to the figure not in thier individual threads . . for others to see, or comment and discussion. Lurkers and casual visitors to the forum are welcomed to participate

This week's subject for anyone in need of something to draw is :

Half-Length Female Nude

Study of Drapery

credit reference : Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (1758-1823)

http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/art.asp?aid=391
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ca...aul_Prud%27hon

Rebecca Alzofon's studies :
http://www.art.net/~rebecca/OnPrudon1.html
http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143674

**jjackm** · #2 02-12-2009, 05:47 PM

I like how prudhon gets that textural quality in his drawings...they are drawerly. instead of painterly.

WV.Artistry · #3 02-12-2009, 10:33 PM

w/i/p

roy-p · #4 02-12-2009, 11:32 PM

Much appreciate this work you are doing for us Richard.

TinaC · #5 02-13-2009, 05:23 AM

Gulp

roy-p · #6 02-13-2009, 12:03 PM

Charcoal pencil and derwent pencil wash on A4

TinaC · #7 02-13-2009, 06:17 PM

I am AMAZED at how this worked but wouldnt have had a clue without Rebbeca's excellent step by step instructions. Thanks for a very enlightening challenge this week Richard.

Prosenjit - I like your take on this and the fact you took her up a couple of cup sizes.

Richard The Drapery King.

Thought I would show my WIP. White pastel and charcoal pencil on blue Mi-teintes pastel paper 9 x 12". Didnt have time to make my own charcoal!

**Descartes** · #8 02-13-2009, 06:59 PM

Tina, that is blooming marvelous.

Prosenjit, nice work. I've probably not been clear before but I like how you reconstruct the image from a (presumably imaginary) image. The key area here is where you have replaced the impression of fingers with a concrete collection of 4 fingers.

Richard, lovely start.

WV.Artistry · #9 02-13-2009, 08:31 PM

Prosenjit : thanks for joining in.

Tina : what Nathan said, "blooming . .".

Neat stuff huh?

WV.Artistry · #10 02-13-2009, 08:37 PM

w/i/p

Indoor lighting, sorry . . the paper is actually blue. I'll shoot it outside when I'm done. As you can probably tell, I never know which side of the paper is the correct side to draw on.

roy-p · #11 02-14-2009, 12:59 AM

Wow Tina... stupendous! Now THAT is some sincere interpretation of Prudhon's style, and the outcome looks so authentic, including the melancholy in the model's face.

Thanks so much for the w.i.p, will take a while to study it. LOL @ you observing the enhanced 'cup' number

err... I guess my Y chromozomes had a subconscious roll in it.

Thank you Nathan... yeah, I was really exploring possibilities in this wonderful sketch, hence the hand reconstruction. I think I will do another one, because in this I was lazy and began to sketch from a corner, ending at another, without drawing a basic overall outline - hence the proportional issues (lessons, lessons, lessons) and the cup sizes Tina mentioned (not that I totally dislike that outcome

)

You are welcome Richard, its an honour

roy-p · #12 02-14-2009, 06:01 AM

Same size, same medium

trevors · #13 02-14-2009, 08:27 AM

Exceptional work here Richard your drapery has to be admired

A little bit of exaggeration there from Prosenjit but two good studies, and TIna they have already said it all terrific modeling there thanks for taking the time to do a WIP its hard to stop and take a photo when you are flowing!

WV.Artistry · #14 02-14-2009, 11:55 AM

Prosenjit : Solid study of drapery. Your imagination filled in some blank areas I'm having problems with because I can't see them in the original. Thanks.

morano · #15 02-14-2009, 12:58 PM

Yes, I know. Sort of middle-eastern now. I can't help it. quick sketch. I love watercolours!

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