Today I went to our state art museum to see an exhibit of Rembrandt etchings. If you're studying and thinking about the human figure, a peek or two at how Rembrandt drew them is certainly a peek in the right direction. His use of hatching to create tone is, of course, masterful. I tried to follow his lines as best I could, though my pen nib was much wider than the tool he used. These etchings
were tiny, tiny--some as small as 1" x 2".
Looking at my People sketchbook for April (see Photo Album at left), I note a dearth of color. Will try to address that today and this weekend.
Hi Laura, these are wonderful. How long did they take you do you think?
Posted by: Nina | April 25, 2006 at 10:11 PM
OH
my
and ditto Dr.R
Posted by: zephyr | April 22, 2006 at 10:40 AM
Interesting lines and very different from your other sketches. I love the beggar woman, something about the posture and the way you did her face, looks very old and beggar-ish. Some of my most favorite illustrations are from thumbnail sketches. Beautifully done Laura!
Posted by: Maggie | April 22, 2006 at 09:16 AM
Great work....nice cross hatching.
Posted by: Detlef | April 22, 2006 at 04:23 AM
Laura! Do you remember the old commercial about "is it what's-her-name or is it Memorex?" ... that's how these are! You really captured the old master line style with these -- especially the top left one!
Posted by: Linda | April 21, 2006 at 11:13 PM
Laura - these are really lovely. It's always so rewarding to study drawings of the masters.
Posted by: Katherine | April 21, 2006 at 06:57 PM