Figure drawings, once again

I was lucky enough to join a figure drawing group last night that seems very congenial. The studio is wonderfully peaceful, tucked away at the end of a charming country road, warmed by a wood stove, bedecked with children's papier mache art. We drew Regina, a fabulously pregnant model, while listening to Berlioz.  

(Scroll down to see full image.) There should be one full head length between the bottom of the chin and the middle of the breast. Because Regina is pregnant, the breasts are extended, so midbreast is lower. I drew her head a bit too small, too. Next time I'll be extra careful with her proportions.

Comments

[Felicity]

How wonderful to have such a model. I've just joined a life drawing class, did my second today so it's interesting to see other's experiences and results!

[Chuck Rose]

As always I am in awe. You nail these everytime.

[Kathleen Marie]

WOW, it sounds like the perfect figure drawing club/studio. Berlioz is an added bonus to a wonderful model. Great sketches!

[Maggie]

Lovely illustrations and what an interesting subject. The setting sounds so calm and peaceful. What a wonderful way to spend the evening.

[zee]

That first one is wonderful! There's emotion to it. :)

[Laura]

Thanks, everyone. Katherine, I cropped the image for my blog, so her head wasn't really close to the edge. I think the power of her midsection, the drawing's emotional and physical center of gravity, caused me to draw bigger there. I'll have to watch that. Niff, no groups around here have long poses. I'm going to have some models in my studio in April for long poses. Teri, continuing my figure drawing was part of the plan for 2006!