6B pencil on Stillman & Birn 8 1/2″ x 11″ sketchbook, Alpha Series. Going for form as defined by its shadow. 4 minute pose.6B pencil in Stillman & Birn Alpha Series sketchbook, 8 1/2 x 11. 4 minute pose.6B pencil on Stillman & Birn Alpha Series sketchbook. 4 minute pose.A nice oil sketch came out of this one, which I drew first to get the values and placement down, then sketched it up on the oil primed paper and slapped thin paint on it at it with big brushes; results to be posted later when it’s done cooking. We played with props a bit here- a red and orange silk scarf, a satin robe, and a brass vase with a silk poppy on a table next to her. 6B pencil on Stillman & Birn 8 1/2 x 11″ sketchbook, Alpha Series. 4 minute pose.
A shout-out to all my snowbound friends and family in New England- stay warm, and for God’s sake, stay off the roads!
Drawing The Motmot 
Just wonderful, Debby!
Beautiful and graceful sketches. Who was it that observed an artist’s drawings reflecting their own selves? Uh huh. 🙂
Oh, Sherrie, if only I really looked like this;-)…and thank you for the very sweet comment.