Archive for April, 2006

A Day at the Life Class

Thursday, April 20th, 2006

Once every two weeks I go to life class. The models change each time and we make sure the hall is well heated.

Graham, 10 minutes pose

To warm up we start off sketching two 10 minutes poses. These are generally of the model standing.
Here is Graham on a 10 minutes pose, holding a pole.

Following these we have one or two longer poses, of 20 or 25 minutes, sitting. We try to use different light effects to show the forms better.

Something that also helps a good “setting” are (more…)

Good News!

Monday, April 10th, 2006

I have just had a phonecall…

My “Candlelight Snack” watercolour painting has been sold today!

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Well… I am not used to blogging yet and I do not know what else to say, other than I am very happy, as any artist would be.

Especially, because I have not been painting for too long, but I notice that people appreciate my work. And it is very rewarding to see that someone is even willing to spend their pounds to acquire it…

OK. Enough for now. But if you happen to come across this post, bear in mind I am not an experienced blogger. Please leave a comment!