Topic: Lesson 2 Chat and Q&As

Hey everyone! Please post ALL questions related to Lesson 2: "Drawing a Statue", in this discussion so I don’t miss anything. If you're posting pics, try to make them square so the site doesn't crop them. Looking forward to hearing from you! -Kelly Foss
Wow! Just love the way you simplify tough stuff ;) Amazing how 'squinting shows the values, or lack thereof. Thanks for yet another awesome lesson!
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Kelly, Your artwork, presentation and instruction are spot on helpful to me!! I love the simple of the materials used and the results that can be created; so exciting! Have a question regarding the use of Work Fixative, if you use it and any thoughts you have about this. I like the classical approach to drawing that you’re presenting- this is the most enjoyable and satisfying process I have done in the past week! Thank you!
Hi Kelly, This was a lot of fun! It was surprising to see the facial features emerge on their own while simply focusing on blocking out the shadow shapes. I would love a critique--thanks again, I'm loving these assignments! -James
Loved this lesson. I see mistakes with my attempt:; Neck too long, Hair outline top left should be higher. Likeness to exact - she would probably not like my depiction either :D. Please feel free to crit. Thanks!
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Enjoyed lesson 2 and think I like my result. It looks better from a distance. I would welcome a critique. Thanks Kelly.
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Hi Kelly Well this lesson was certainly different. It was interesting and fun, even though I had some struggles. I would like a critique, thanks. Lotus {Australia}
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Worked on white paper again, had a hard time with nose and mouth. Used a little white pastel, but instead tried to clean up the highlighted areas well. Have fun doing these lessons Your critique would be appreciated. Thank you Dina
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something when wrong so here my drawing
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Hi Kelly I had another attempt at drawing the statue, as I could see the head shape in the first was not correct. I would like a critique on my second attempt please, if that is ok. Thanks Lotus (Australia)
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I really enjoyed this challenge! I had a marble statue (the St. Augustine Lion) that I really love so I chose to draw that. Thanks for the “push” to try something new!
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Kelly, Attached is my drawing of the statue. I would appreciate your critique. Thank you for the lesson. Tom
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Hi Kelly, Still working on her, she's coming along. I have a question. I notice you use a tissue for fogging out and smudging, but no mention of blending stumps. Do you not use them? I have some I use when I need to smudge a very confined area. I like using the tissue, easy to reach for/replenish, but it is harder to be precise in smudging with that (unless you have a trick, which you may well!). Thanks, Lisa
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And here she is...I decided to put her on the toned gray paper, same size as the hand exercise. I'd love a critique if you have time--I realize I'm only dropping her here right before Week 3 begins with a new assignment! Thanks! Lisa
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Hi Kelly. I enjoyed this lesson. Thank you. Here is my drawing. I would love a critique, and if you have time, also one for my hand in lesson one. Thank you. Looking forward to lesson 3. Sue
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Don’t know what happened. It came out blurry with a missing background when I posted it. Sorry.
Hey Tami, I'm so happy you've found my lessons useful so far! Regarding your question about the use of Work Fixative: White mediums (albeit chalk, pastel, charcoal) they have a tendency to drop, so for those drawings in particular I will use a Workable Fixative with a UV protection in it. It's also my practice to spray any drawing of mine before framing it, and sending it to a collector. I hope that answers your question! My best, -Kelly
This is a visual critique, requested by James. I'm so happy that you're taking on all the assignments! Here's the text from the image: I love that fun, cross-hatched background! I added some darkness around the head to make her standout. I tilted down the right eye, which was tilting up a bit. I smoothed some shadow texture, and dabbed a kneaded eraser over the left eye (since it’s on the side that’s receiving the most light, it itself is pretty light, Cool piece!
A visual critique, requested by Fantine Pantine. She has a pleasing, Modigliani style to her. Here's the text from the image: You’re right with your self-critique, so I went ahead and evened our our Madame’s head, and shortened her neck. I would like to see you play around with drawing in more darkness behind her. Over all, she’s a little wide, but I think you’ve achieved a nice feeling of high-society with her. If you can, also push the lights lighter. Good compressed values on her face. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Kelly! I have made the adjustments to her, and posted on IG ;)
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Hi Kelly! I am loving the trois crayons technique. Here is a drawing I did of a stamped silver bracelet (a vintage piece from the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, New Mexico. I think using toned paper and the three pencils worked well for creating the appearance of silver. Thanks for your great tutorials! Lisa R