figures jotted down..

Kelsie and Alisha and Don I think.. all from the live model..

Above Kelsey and alisha - 1 hour and then 20 mins respectively.

Alisha and Irwin -from 20 minutes to 5 ..

clothed figure Don - reading/studying a scrpt.. about 20 minutes..

The (un) cruel shoes.. ('and now for something completely different!)

Charcoal on smooth newsprint.   about 11 x 14" - I found these at the Angel Island Flea Market. they look quite old and are nicely smashed and beaten.  (Child's shoes from the 1940's and 50's possibely earlier)  3 Dollars after much negotiation.. a study for a still life painting..

some recent studies in charcoal:

Don Knotts, Joe Don Baker, Harlan Williams and Jason Stathan.  For an assignment where clear character was required to be illustrated ( for Glen Orbik's class).

Above - design and edge study for G.O.

A quick charcoal portrait of Sophie Kramer-Dahlin

Casey..

Last FRiday's portrait..

10" x 12" on Canvas board.