Portrait of Emily by M-J Kelley 2012 (quick sketch/charcoal on kraft paper) Every figurative drawing session that I have ever attended begins with quick sketches of the model. They range from 30 second to 3 minute sketches. For some, I think it’s a bit like an athlete...
Figure drawing was the basis of my art training and continues today as a way of keeping my skills sharp. It also happens to be my most favourite thing to do. Both images are of the same model - Emily. I always bring with me a few sheets of smooth newsprint and a few...
“Turn” is a good example of how I was able to retain technical proficiency while adding the quality of emotion.
My mother has asked me to load more figurative artwork into the fine art section of this website...so I will.
