From drawing one daughter in real time on Sunday, I've drawn another from an old photo today. It is a miracle. Like having my seven year old C back again, only seen in the colors and textures of memory. Marly noticed this phenomenon in the faces below. This way of layering and splattering is something I'll continue to develop, though I don't want it to devolve into a gimmick and it so easily could. 
Here's Another small girl, the mother of my Ukrainian friend. Someone else's memory, graciously shared--- and then, at least in part, made mine.
Gorgeous...the color washes add a freeness and depth I really like.
This also connects with something I've been mulling over recently, the role of memory in drawing and painting. Nothing I'm able to articulate clearly yet, but even the short-term memory of holding something in one's mind between gaze-at-subject and gaze-at-paper provides some interesting things to be attentive to...
I am so glad you're out here posting and doing fine things. I've been a bit bummed out about 'puter woes, and my sketch-hand was just not in synch today.
Posted by: Lori Witzel | January 28, 2007 at 08:10 PM
I like these pensive faces. Beautifully done.
Posted by: Jana Bouc | January 27, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Hi Laura:
Just had occasion to check out 101 faces. You are off to a great start. I am particularly fond of Asian Man.
Regards, Neil
Posted by: neilornstein | January 27, 2007 at 11:48 AM
I see what you mean about this method becoming a gimmick, but it's wonderful. It makes a good sketch into something special. I'm sure you can explore it in many different ways before you reach that point.
Posted by: Nancy | January 27, 2007 at 02:00 AM
Wow and Wow!!! This new project is just fantastic.
Posted by: andrea j | January 26, 2007 at 08:45 PM
Thanks, everybody. I'm figuring it out as I go along! It's great fun to have you as fellow travelers!
Posted by: Laura | January 26, 2007 at 05:37 PM