Last week's figure drawing session at Hopper Hosue

Drawing the figure is so helpful for me- just drawing for the love of it, and especially when working with a model as
wonderful as Tania. This practice is essential for me as an artist on so many levels; keeping loose, stretching those 'drawing muscles'.

recent sketches at Hopper House

A great model, high energy and lots of fun sketching last week. Model Tania is phenomenal.

My take on a Hopper scene

This has been something I'd wanted to do for a long time. Having access to draw in Edward Hopper's house is such a fortunate situation. I was able to create a scene using rudimentary objects, some lighting, and the models did the rest. Next time we'll be sure to give ourselves a lot more time, or less poses.

Some recent figurative sketches from Hopper House sessioins

Here's a few from last week's figure drawing session. More to follow later this week!

June17 at the Hopper House

A couple of pensive poses from last week's drawing session.

May 27 at the Hopper house

I have this large piece of charcoal, the size of my fist, that I tried drawing with- the paper fought me a bit, with not quite enough 'tooth' (texture) to grab onto the harder charcoal,, but it was fun to challenge myself with a little bit of discomfort while drawing in the hopes of loosening up a bit. I'll try some more experimentation this coming Thursday. I find these weekly sessions so helpful- working to keep the drawing muscles stretched.

May 20th at Hopper House

Just a-doodlin and working to keep dust from my skillsets. Think I could loosen up and put a little more weight and drama- but having fun nevertheless.