Tommy, graphite and colored pencil in 9 x 12 kraft paper sketchbook, 12/28/2008
This is my cousin Tommy. Drawing this was a challenge as his head in the photo was only about an inch high. Also, I’m not too great with drawing children (or smiling faces either). My mother was able to instantly recognize him though which I took as a good sign!
Self Portrait, graphite in 9 x 12 kraft paper sketchbook, 12/31/2008
This is a self portrait that I drew from a photo that I took of myself in the mirror. Years ago I had a tradition of ringing in the New Year by drawing a self portrait and I decided to resurrect it this year. This drawing was also a huge challenge because of the unusual angle. I had a real hard time on the nose.
Leah, graphite in 6.5″ x 9″ sketchbook, 1/1/2009
This is my first CAP 2009 and I chose to draw a portrait of my second cousin Leah. The big smile was the biggest challenge here. I’m don’t think it really looks much like her, but it was good practice regardless.
I drew this in one of those old sketchbooks that I had left unfinished. It is the small Holbein Multi Drawing Book. I really like it as it is thin and small (around 6.5″ x 9″). Also, the paper is on the thick side and it has a really nice toothy surface. What I don’t like about it is the little ribbon tie that is too short so it comes undone and gets in the way. A rubber band like moleskines have would be a better idea.
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