My texture journey continues! I am doing lots of experiments with texture and how to combine it with figurative work. Exciting and challenging to do! I really love the sense of movement and depth it creates. Many people have asked me…
I have been experimenting with texture in my portraits lately. I love the effect of the texture, which creates depth and interest. The texture in this portrait reminded me of scars. Outer scars, or even inner scars. If you look…
Another drawing of children, just like the one I posted previously. Again, such a challenge but so much fun as well! Each time I look at them they make me giggle. :-) Charcoal and white hard pastel on toned paper.
I have been drawing children lately! And then mainly happy children, in situations that make me smile. This is new to me – both to draw children and drawing them with a smiling face. And I must say it's a…
Charcoal is and remains one of my most favorite drawing media! It's so versatile and can be used for both expressive and subtle, detailed work. This portrait was made with regular charcoal and charcoal pencil. I've also used a little…
So proud of my students of Drawing in the Soul!! :-) This is a sample of students' work of week 2, where we created a charcoal portrait from start to finish. Love love love these faces – all so beautiful,…
Finally, after a very busy period, I had the time and energy to do some drawing again. :-) And yes, then I do grab one of my favorite supplies: charcoal! It was so nice and meditative to work on this…
