In Big we have been doing blind contour drawings and then painting them. These are drawings where you look in a mirror and draw on the page without looking. They can be really wacky and I used wild colors, its a real interesting exercise.
I am loving the wacky looks that come out.
I am in love with that lime green color.
I think this one looks like a man to me.
I think this one is my favorite so far. I am enjoying painting these in such non-traditional colors. I also can't seem to stop painting them. Its always interesting to see what the next one will look like. I love the unpredictability of it all.
Here is a fascinating technique from Jill Berry author of Personal Geographies called Geopapers and Projects. It makes a fascinating paper. I hope try this out soon. Have a great weekend everyone.
Kate, these are wonderful! I've never done much blind contour drawing but you've inspired me to try it again. I think I did a few years ago when I worked through Drawing on the Right Side of Your Brain. I agree with you that the last one is my favorite, too. She's beautiful and quirky and has just a touch of attitude.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Kate!!
ReplyDeleteThese drawings are so "free" flowing, love them all.
I have enjoyed looking over them... seeing how each one varies.
Yes, the last one is a keeper :]
Happy Friday to you!! ((hugs))
I like countour drawings...I love the green lady...she has attitude! Did you know that you've been tagged at Kim M's blog?
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful! It seems to me that when I do blind contour drawings it strips away all of the 'not real' stuff, and I always get very raw/real stuff.
ReplyDeleteLove these!