Figure study

This is a figure drawing I did a couple of months ago. it is charcoal on tone paper, only one session. I really like the way it was coming out, but unfortunately the model couldn't continue with the pose. I will post another study of the same model later. It is tough to find good models.

Sight Size Exercises

WOW! it's been a while since last time I posted something here.
So I have to make it up. Here is my most recent sight size exercise (Voltaire) first at top, and some other paintings using the same approach.
I tried my best to get the most accurate photo possible, but I guess is inevitable to loose some of the middle tones in the painting. I have to agreed with Jason Seiler in one of his recent post, when a painting is digitized it looses the feeling of painting, the oily look, the texture, etc.. but anyway I hope these images still gives a good sense of what I tried to accomplished in each exercise.

Dancer

Hey! two in a day, you know, in this tough economy everybody is somehow affected that is way I have this special, one post get the second one free! anyway this was a challenge pose very dynamic and excellent source of anatomy, I really enjoy this one. Also I finish the sight-size painting I posted sometime last year when I started. As soon as I get a good picture of it I will share it.

Old guy smoking a cigar

Happy New year, it's been a while since my last post, working on a lot of different thing at a time and no signs of slowing down any time soon. here is the most recent portrait a I did last year, I saw this guy on an online magazine and I really like the subject, I can't remember the photographer's name, but as soon as I find his name I will let you know, and also contact him to get his opinion ofmy interpretation of his work.