During this second online life drawing session I used coloured pencils in an A3 sketchbook as well as two drawings on black A3 paper using white chalk.
I found that when I used the chalk I was more committed to making a mark in that it’s not so easy to erase (than pencil on cartridge paper). This is especially true when edges are defined using pencil which eludes the eraser entirely by making it slide off the surface.
In the final portrait sketch I made a mistake with the eye on the right hand side of the paper. It is far too high. (However, I think it gives the subject a forlorn appearance which is quite appealing). The reason I drew it so high, I think, is due to having drawn the eyes on a level when the sitter had her head tilted slightly. I did not allow for this. But I shall do next time.
The sitter picks some great poses here. It really does make for enthused drawing sessions.
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