The PSOA annual conference is always good inspiration! The first sketch is from a photo I took of one of the models during the "Face Off", which is probably my favorite event on the schedule. This model is phenomenal: beautiful, holds the pose, and brings so much character and elegance to bear.
The rest are sketches I made of models, teachers and attendees as I went. I played with watercolor pencils on a self portrait, but I'm an extremely uncooperative model! [revised a bit on May 3].
And I had to try out the pastel pencils I bought...
Aloha!
You are out of control - in the best way! Love your sketches from the conference and your latest in pastel pencil. These are all awesome, Melle!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind, Chris! The self portrait is a bit odd in terms of color but I'm blaming that on experimenting with them for a portrait. I did the Richeson one the next day and you can see it's better.
DeleteGot to revise the self portrait a bit; more livable!
DeleteYou are inspirational Melle!! Love all the sketches, but my favourite has to be the first one, she reminds me of Miss Havisham in Great Expectations!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Azra! I think her name is Annie. Not sure where she is based, but she is a star, for sure. I'll post more about the conference later!
DeleteYou have been so busy, really love your portraits, specially the first two, gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jane! Haven't had much studio time, but creating anyway!
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