Lost in the Wisteria, and some leftover sketches
July 13, 2009 at 1:54 pm | In life drawing, sketches, watercolor | 9 CommentsLast year we bought a slightly kitschy, copy of an 18-th century statue to put in our new garden. It stuck out something like the proverbial sore thumb, and we wondered if we’d done the right thing for a while. Finally, the wisteria has surrounded it, and it’s starting to look like it belongs here.
Some leftovers from my life drawing group, which has recessed for the summer:
One evening, the model didn’t show up. It was a beautiful evening, so we sat outside, drank wine and did portraits of one another. I was pretty intimidated, as there are some pretty amazing artists in the group, but I managed to do 3 – Marie, Monique and Phillippe, in that order.
And here’s a drawing of a dressed model, for a change. We were drawing outside on Saturday morning, and the wind picked up, so she put on her robe.
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Ah…to sit outside, drink wine and draw portraits. I do believe I’d prefer the model never show up if this is the alternative!!!
Comment by suzanne — July 13, 2009 #
I’ve been thinking recently your new garden must be a picture, Casey. I’ll get in line with the others who envy your life drawing group and how nice the break from routine would have been – outside with a glass of wine. Excellent sketches as always.
Comment by Robyn — July 13, 2009 #
Great work!
Comment by hfm — July 13, 2009 #
This last one is so wonderful! Really sensuous curves and such great movement. It has a Matisse feel to it and might make a great painting. What do you like better about Bloglovin?
Comment by Jana Bouc — July 14, 2009 #
Oh, I love wisteria – I’m envious of your lovely garden! And I really like the last drawing – of the woman in the chair. Such fluid lines!
Comment by diahnott — July 15, 2009 #
Casey, I love your work. I especially like the wisteria.
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Comment by Dana — July 15, 2009 #
Que de magnifiques croquis sur le vif!!J’adore!
Comment by malela — July 15, 2009 #
Beautiful portraits! Philippe is my favorite. Amazing as it seems easy for you!
Comment by Encre — July 17, 2009 #
Great sketches and fabulous watercolors!
Comment by salvaínha — July 23, 2009 #