Wax Bloom

Most of the major elements of the figure are blocked in now – clearly they need some refinement but I think its working so far.

The Lake | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 6 x 12″ 

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Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 16″

 Phew, that was a real challenge and I’m really glad its finished. I’m very pleased with the way it came out, though I’ll admit I’m a tad disappointed that its taken up three days worth of my drawing vacation.  Ah well – on to the next piece!

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This will be the last in-progress post – the next will be the finished piece! 

Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 16″ 

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The pant leg isn’t quite as blue as this photo would have you believe…

Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 16″ 

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This will probably be the last update for today…my hand is starting to cramp, and besides  that its miller time.

Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 16″ 

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Armed (but not handed):

Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 16″ 

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The shirt now completely blocked in, though not quite finished:

Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelboard | 9 x 16″ 

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Halfway done with the shirt:

Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 16″ 

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Head and shoulders:

Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 16″ 

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This isn’t moving nearly as quickly as I thought it would today…I keep getting distracted. 

Self Portrait V | Colored Pencil on Pastelbord | 9 x 16″

 Considering how long it took  me to draw that section of the shirt, this may well end up being the “Week of Drawing Plaid”. 

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