Sketechbook 2013 - 2015

Figure Drawings from February 2015's Spokane Art Supply open studio

5 Minute warm-ups and gestures, Feb. 2015. Charcoal pencil.

15 minute pose, Feb. 2015. Charcoal pencil.

30 minute pose, Feb. 2015. Charcoal pencil.

My favorite out of this session, and one in which sold just recently. 45 minute pose, Feb. 2015. Charcoal pencil.

Figure Drawings from April 2015's Spokane Art Supply open studio

15 minute pose, April 2015. Charcoal pencil

20 minute pose, April 2015. Charcoal pencil.

45 minute pose, April 2015. Charcoal pencil, XL chunky charcoal.

May 17, 2014 - Figure drawing from Spokane Art Supply!

So, I was able to fill out a few more pages in the sketchbook. I didn't deviate from the last figure drawing session working in the old sketchbook; used the same methods and media (see below). I did find it kinda frustrating this time working smaller. When working with your fingers, cross contour lines, used for adding volume and depth to the figure, are hard to manipulate. Especially when you've got a finger covered in chalk!

In any case, the 20 minute pose was a deviation in that I went back to my old method of laying down some nice dark chunky charcoal after using vine charcoal to map out the forms. Placement of my subject could have been much better this go-around; framing my subject wasn't quite how I intended, as evident with some missing feet! Was a good exercise, anyway, working small and determining what areas had the most light spilling on them.

Once again we were fortunate to get a fantastic model, Jaime. You might recognize her from not only my posts, but from countless artwork on display around the Pacific Northwest. If you peruse galleries between Spokane and Coeur D' Alene, you've probably seen her :)

And, if you are interested in attending a figure drawing studio, please click here! Whether beginner or expert, this studio offers the amount of structure and feedback to meet your needs in a highly supportive environment.

So, until next time, I bid you adios, amigos! Thank you for looking!!!

2014 May 10 Min. Pose, Bust, 11X8 in., Charcoal

2014 Feb 5 Min. Pose, 11X8 in., Charcoal

2014 Feb 20 Min. Pose, 8X11 in., Charcoal

2014 Feb 30 Min. Pose, 11X8 in., Charcoal

2014 Feb 30 Min. Pose, 8X11 in., Charcoal

February 15, 2014 - Figure drawing from Spokane Art Supply!

I've decided to post four from this session, from four different poses...a 30 minute, a 10 minute, a 50 minute, and a 20 minute. Changed up what charcoal I usually use to accommodate the smaller format; used a hand sharpened General S. 557/6B extra soft charcoal pencil (fun but the tip wears down mighty quick!) and extra soft vine charcoal. The vine charcoal was particularly good for shading, adding textures, and setting value for clothing. Our model for this session, Natalie, is fantastic! Hopefully I've been able to capture her fantastic character a bit...

2014 Feb 30 Min. Pose, 11X8 in., Charcoal

2014 Feb 10 Min. Pose, 8X11 in., Charcoal

2014 Feb 50 Min. Pose, 11X8 in., Charcoal

2014 Feb 20 Min. Pose, 11X8 in., Charcoal

Spokane Sketchers Meetup - Spokane Public Market, January 25, 2014

Was able to get to a Meetup last January - such a good group of fellow artists to draw with! And such a fantastic place to sketch. The owner of the Soup cafe in the background even modeled for myself and another sketcher (or rather, since I arrived late, I took to sketching her as well!)

ARTISTS! If you're interested in being around other artists, of all backgrounds, or just want to change up your setting/medium a bit, contact information be at the bottom of the page!

Quick drawing from 1/25/2014, Spokane Sketchers Meetup at the Spokane Public Market

. Oil Pastels.

Old rocking chair at a Hillyard Antiques, Spokane, Washington. Oil pastel crayons. Spokane Sketchers, October 19, 2013.

Sketch of Auguste Rodin's Bronze casting titled Youth Triumphant, displayed at the Jundt Art Museum, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. Faber Castell pitt pens. Spokane Sketchers, November 2, 2013. The casting is amazing! To take a good look at it and for more info, click HERE.

Sketch of the Davenport Hotel during the Christmas Tree of Elegance display - not a whole lot accomplished - forgot my oil pastels. Pencil. Spokane Sketchers, December 7, 2013.

Figure Study, page 1. Charcoal. Spokane Art Supply Figure Drawing Studio, December 14, 2013.

Figure Study, page 2. Charcoal. Spokane Art Supply Figure Drawing Studio, December 14, 2013.

Figure Study, page 3. Charcoal. Spokane Art Supply Figure Drawing Studio, December 14, 2013.

Figure Study, page 4. Charcoal. Spokane Art Supply Figure Drawing Studio, December 14, 2013.

Hello - I'm Dave's new sketchbook!

I've had a sketch book for awhile, but I've never really given the proper attention to it. Thanks to the Spokane Sketchers Meetup group, I've been able to dedicate a bit more thought and care toward filling out the pages...and as of December 2013 I'm starting fresh with a brand spanking new sketchbook :)  I'll update this page as I add content to the sketchbook - if I come up with anything decent I'll give a shout out on my main blog page.

Info on the Spokane Sketchers - http://www.meetup.com/SpokaneSketchers/
Info on Spokane Art Supply figure drawing - http://www.spokaneartsupply.com/images/Julie_Life.pdf