They say all good things come to an end. And in this case, a reeeally good thing has come to an end. But I've had a great run! I started Life Drawing back up in March when I returned to Paris, and averaged maybe 1 session every two weeks…. going to sessions hosted by Scott & Tom (whom I offer many thanks!) and those at La Grande Chaumière.
Not only has it been a delight to draw the figure in this way again, but also great to meet so many other people with a similar passion, from all walks of life.
The last couple of sessions from La Grande Chaumière have been accompanied by somewhat interesting tales; those of 'the nut grabbing man', 'the real-life moving hold'…… but this last session was a little uneventful.
I suppose I could talk about the tiny chihuahua pottering around peoples feet, barking (or yelping would be a better word) at anyone who looked at it funny, piercing the silent room and thus adding a little quiver in the lines of people's drawings.
I suppose I could talk about the 130 (or thereabouts) year old woman and her captivating approach to drawing the model; eyes NEVER looking at her A1 paper, using an array of coloured chunky oil pastels that would make a rainbow jealous, all the while twisting and flicking her wrist as each line finished it's journey in a somewhat conductorial manner.
….But I won't bore you with that ;)
I will look forward to starting all over again…. again(!)
And a couple of sketches that didn't make it into the last post.....
'Till the Next
L
P.S I would also like to wish ToriCat a speedy recovery from her big op - Get well soon! :)
7 comments:
Great drawings. You can really feel how solid the figure is.
Always nice to seee your stuff; I like that last little b/w eeensey nude. Did I ever say I like your new blog portrait. too?
Forget the Gouken vs Akuma project! I'm going to be revisiting this blog for your other drawings. I'm having fun looking at your sessions.
@Aaron
Thank you sir!
@DSM
Cheers! No, I don't think you did :)
But thank you for that too!
But I;m sorry to say, I doubt there will be anymore Life Drawing posts for a long while....
who knows... maybe a surprise session... we'll see!
@Mark
Ah Cheers Mark! Glad you like these ol' scribbles :)
More awesome sketches! Seriously inspiring stuff man! And best of luck starting at Gobelins (I'm guessing it should be pretty soon!!)
@James
Cheers dude :)
Started Wednesday! I already get the impression this year is gonna FLY by...:S Better make the most of it!
And all the best to you and Round2 of AUCB! Say hey to everyone for me ;)
tu m'a donné envie de continuer à dessiner dans le metro et dans les bars parisiens... vraiment .
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