The start of a new drawing project, so let me apologize to those that may not be familiar with my process. I draw for only a half-hour each week, as a way to develop my drawing skills and keep maintaining a sharp focus. As a way to stay true to the commitment, progress made each Thursday will be posted.
This week is the first of a new drawing project, so what you see is a very rough outline of the subject- my outlines take the full half-hour and what usually happens is much of it will be changed and enhanced as the weeks go by. The subject, a statue that brings on a full range of emotions for many reasons, for me symbolizes “loss and deep prayer.”
Sorrow is the name of my latest drawing (Strathmore-Vellum paper and graphite pencil 4H). I have no experience in drawing fabric and folds – so this will have all the deep crevices and reliance on value ranges that I find really enjoyable to develop. Oh my, don’t look too closely those hands are much to be desired at this point – not to worry they’ll be worked on for sure.
The history behind the reference picture of this statute – it was taken by Shaun Hopkinson (from pmp) after her granddaughter passed away suddenly two years ago. A very painful loss of love and life.
Oil Pastels by Mary 
Such an emotional art challenge Mary .
Fascinating to watch, Mary 🙂
Thank you very much!
What a wonderful choice as well all feel loss and pain.
Thanks Eunice – I’m hoping to convey in this drawing.
I know you will
I look forward to follow this! Have a great weekend, Mary.
Thanks Calee – hope you enjoy your weekend too!
Looking forward to progress on this:)
Thank you Elena. There was so much emotion showering through the statue, looking forward to capturing it.
I just know its going to be beautiful.
Thank you, much appreciated!
This is so exciting to see it unfold! You are very talented!
Thank you, you’re very kind. I’m excited to get into this drawing – I feel myself being slowly drawn to it. Have a nice weekend!
I hope you have a nice weekend, too!! 🙂
i’m placing bets that this is going to be a fantastic and very moving work of art.
until next week!
lisa/z
Thanks Lisa – this statute is speaking to me before I’ve even begun. Will be an emotional project for sure.
oh, that is so great! it’s going to be a powerful one!
I’m watching with anticipation!
Thank you Craig, I know you are!!