“Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence” by Henri Matisse
Not my usual subject, but when I saw a photograph online at pmp (paint-my-photograph) I was intrigued by the way the woman’s hair flowed down her back. The original photograph was in color, she was facing a dark green/brownish wall and holding flowers, but in my mind I saw something totally different ~
Daybreak, a charcoal drawing (9×6) was done on Strathmore Bristol smooth paper. For me it was all about her hair – I could see her glancing out a window with the drapes pulled back. So I went with the theme, letting the light control the soft feel of the atmosphere while her dark hair took center stage. I don’t draw the body very often, but this one spoke to me and I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for visiting ~
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Lovely!
Thank you Bette, much appreciated – Happy Spring to you!
Gorgeous, Mary. Not sure why I’m not seeing your posts these days. I am still following you. Mind you, I’ve been kinda busy with other things lately, so that may explain it!
Thanks so much Cynthia for your kind words. If you aren’t receiving my posts in your Reader, un-follow and then re-follow – I have found that it helps to reset it. I can understand about being busy I’ve had a rough time just trying to keep up with blogging, I had to take several months off. But happy to be on when I can.
I wish my hair looked like this first thing in the morning; shiny and luxurious. 😀 A couple of weeks I went to our city art gallery and saw an exhibition called Bad Hair Day. https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/exhibitions/bad-hair-day Some of the hair was lovely, some of the hair was bad or eccentric. I thought it was a fun way to look at art via portrayal of hair.
Hi Gallivanta, thanks so much – wished my hair looked like this also, unfortunately . . . Interesting art exhibit, I could easily see how entertaining the art show would be – thanks for the link to the website.
very beautiful! i ❤
So great to see you Dsaquarelles – thank you for your nice feedback. I’ve missed your work and looking forward to seeing what you’ve been up to.
Beautiful, nicely done!
Thank you Isabel – much appreciated and happy to see you again!
Looks great! 🙂 Happy weekend, Mary!
Thank you so much Jo and hope you have a lovely weekend too! Just read a great article about Lisbon, Portugal – such a beautiful place.
It really is, Mary. 🙂 I must be due a return visit but my husband hates driving there.
I love your photo much more then and painting. Her beautiful hair flowing down her back and face the window, that gives a nice space for viewers to imagine…
Thank you so much Amy for your compliment and gracious comments – appreciate your response to the drawing. Have a great weekend – weather is in our favor!!
Same to you! 🙂
Brilliantly done, my dear Mary and not an easy subject either! 🙂
Thanks Marina – I always appreciate your supportive comments. Hope you have a great weekend!
And you too, my kind, extra talented friend! 🙂 xx
Love it….a very atmospheric piece…..enjoy the weekend…I can see you are on a creative roll….which is fantastic. Janet 🙂
Thanks Janet, it was the atmosphere that I was after for showcasing her hair – it felt good to change subjects and challenge myself. Have a great weekend!
You went for the lines – successfully
Thanks so much Derrick!
Wow!
Thanks Susan – much appreciated!
The hair is especially fabulous! 😀 Lovely
Thanks Resa. It was meant to be a brush-up on drawing hair – thanks for mentioning!!
beautiful! I remember when I did figure drawing, the hair was always intriguing to me.
Hi Margaret, thanks for visiting and commenting – I really appreciate it!
So lovely, Mary~~
Thanks so much Jet!
yes, it is very beautiful… her hair is so ‘there’ and all else soft… very nice – great work…
Thanks Lisa – appreciate your artistic read on the drawing. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
No, it’s not your usual work but it’s really beautiful, Mary. It’s good to stretch ourselves. You did a great job!
Thanks so much Jill – I really appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.