Tuesday, April 28, 2009

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION



There was something about this woman's face that appealed to me. She had very expressive hands as well so I managed to get a few good photos to work with. Originally, I was going to combine the interlaced fingers with the more full face view but as I was drawing, I started to like the more profile version better. These are the first drawings. I did three more, starting to stylize and simplify the image more but I am saving them for tomorrow's post.

I am also working on another project. I am scheduled to do a demonstration on the patio of Mistral Restaurant in Redwood Shores on Wednesday, May 6th at 5:30. I have 3 paintings hanging in the restaurant along with some other artists. This is a new kind of promotion for me, so it will be interesting to see what comes from it. I have found that something good always happens when you are willing to try something. Often it is not the result you had anticipated but something totally unexpected.

8 comments:

RH Carpenter said...

I like both of these and will definitely look forward to seeing more and what you do with them. (Just catching up after being away a week and it's taking a few days! Whew!)

Peggy Stermer-Cox said...

Hi Myrna! Interesting, expressive drawings. I like how you divide the paper. I look forward to seeing these done in paint! Good luck with the demo.

Mary Paquet said...

I love the second drawing! As you said, the hands are so expressive! Can't wait to see your more stylized versions, too.

Barb Sailor said...

I like the profile version better also ... it is so nice.
Barb

Fábio Cembranelli said...

ow...wonderful drawings, sketches, work. Impressive blog!

Meera Rao said...

I echo the other comments --very expressive drawings. looking forward to see how they evolve :)

Gwen Bell said...

Very nice work! I admire your ability to work on Yupo so well. Easier said than done!

Jairus Erno Ferrer said...

your work is amazing! very creative and original...

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