Man with Stripe on His Leg
This man had on trousers with stripes on them. He has adopted a position that indicates he is ready to leap up and spring into action.
Tag Archives: blind drawing
Woefully Misproportioned Sketch
I still need a lot of work on proportions, when I draw blindly, that is, without looking at the paper. In the sketch below, my hands had the idea that the body to which it was attached, was smaller than it was in fact. I started from the feet and took my pen for a […]
Book Club
I left out the books!
Woman Reading a Paperback Book
Those who are experienced waiters always bring something along to keep themselves occupied.
Heavy Woman in Tartan Wrap
This woman was interesting. Her clothing was layered and patterned in a tweedy way that recalled Scottish culture to my mind.
Man and Wife in Waiting Room
Woman in Unladylike Pose
Some people are nervous in waiting rooms. On the other hand, the lady below seems very relaxed.
Man Slouching All The Way Backward
Man with Skinny Tush
I really must practice imagining the entire sketch when I begin my blind drawing. This means I must create a mental picture of the sketchbook surface on which my hand will trace the outline of the portrait subject. This is difficult, since I place the point of my pen at one place on the outline […]
Man in Sandals Just Before Orientation
Drawing is observing. Not only observation of lines and form, but of other goings on in the environment. Several people came into the waiting room shortly before one o’clock. I was only able to trace the upper contours before someone called out for the start of orientation.
