A day at Stamford – my first attempt at life drawing, in charcoal. A lot harder than drawing from photographs . . .
The first two were short poses, lasting about 30 minutes each.
I found it hard to judge the space on the paper – this is a sheet about twice the size I have been working on. A2 cartridge paper.
I quite like the general shape. I’m still pretty tentative, and I made her stockier than in reality.
This drawing was on A2 grey sugar paper. The poor woman still looks dumpier than she is, and I had difficulty with the proportions. The head is too big, the body too short and wide.
A2 grey sugar paper again. I ran out of space for the head, and found the arm and hand tricky. I was quite pleased with the bent right leg, but the left leg and foot are odd!
like an alley cat . . . 
Very difficult craft this. I was astonished at how hard the work is (and being lousy at it didn’t help much).
Bravo – it’ll be worth your while, I think.
Cheers,
Frank
Perseverance required!
Not only your first attempt but usuing an unfamiliar and difficult medium. You did well. The standing pose is particularly successful.
Thank you!