JF - in progresscharcoal 9 x 12
copyright Jeanette Jobson
As I've mentioned, I'm participating in a portrait swap in WetCanvas and have been working on mine for a few days. Its in charcoal on mi-tientes paper. This is a little glimpse into what is emerging from my paper.
I'm considering doing a piece in colour, but I'll see how this turns out. I was initially not completely happy with the likeness tonight, but it came around after I tweaked it a bit more This image is the second stage, I've added more definition to it tonight.
I'll let it sit for a day or so and see what I think. I also love being able to stand back from it in my studio and contemplate angles, proportion, etc.
Lovely Jeanette! Definitely a strength of yours...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely heading in the right direction, Jeanette - I've always been a fan of this style of drawing where the paper pigment acts as the mid-tone. I'm just not any good at it, but I know a good one when I see it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose, I really enjoy drawing portraits.
ReplyDeleteI'm very fond of toned paper for portraits Steve,they give a certain quality to the finished piece - almost a reach back in time in some ways.
I just love the way you carefully select only enough shadows and highlight without saying too much. Just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI think this is very subtle and says just enough
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanette,
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice solid drawing. I will be following your progress. Are you using chalk for highlights? It looks like you people are having fun there on wetcanvas.
Tracy, I like the process of drawing and seeing what I can achieve with subtlety.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ilaria. The toned paper helps move it along quickly.
Thanks Yakov. Yes it is chalk for the highlights - charcoal white to be precise.
I wish you could have taken part in the portrait swap this year. I'd love to see you develop a piece from the ground up.
Jeanette, this is a beautiful piece of work. I've never tried one on a wet canvas. Your sketch look so real.
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