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New Work in Progress
Graphite on Bristol |
Today I am posting a commission that is in progress. This is one of my very favorite subjects to draw - mother and baby. I absolutely love the photo reference - so sweet! When I start the drawing process, I first sketch out the composition. When I am happy with this, I start with the eyes, followed by noses, and then the lips. Once I have brought the facial features up to the same level of finish, I move outward from there. As I work, I will dot back and forth from details, adding depth and shadow while trying to leave the lights. Here, I have only begun the hair, lightly shading in where needed as a background for the work to follow. The blanket is hardly begun - there is a lot left to add. I still have overall polish to do on both faces, and neck - although the fingers are getting close. I was thinking I would start with a painting today, but maybe I'll get back to work on this - it is calling my name!
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