Tag Archives: Figure drawing

2018 12 24 Image of the week

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Claire B

Reflection by Claire B Etched print, oil based inks, on 250gsm BFK Reeves paper, coloured with Inktense pigments. This is the best of the prints I completed in November, and today I finished it with hand-colouring.  Very happy with this … Continue reading →

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Etching: line and shape figure – final prints

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Claire B

As can be seen from the earlier stage of this project here I cut the etched plates at an angle, leaving me with a couple of triangular offcuts to play with.  A good place to explore colour mixing. I then … Continue reading →

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Etching: line and shape figure

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Claire B

Using one of the line and shape figures I recently drew I  created a new print design, then worked on some simplified and stylised flowers. PLATE 1: This experimentation involves using sugar paste to create a printing surface on a … Continue reading →

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Drawing: Line & shape figures

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Claire B

Combining line and a little substance, working on proportion and movement. Adding a sphere/ball/circular shape.

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Drawing: More precise ‘Line’ figures

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Claire B

I’m currently reading about forming habits, decision-making and how to work faster, smarter and better (probably sounds super-boring to you, but fascinating to me).  Some of the main points cover independence, exploration and the rewards of achievement. With my new … Continue reading →

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Drawing: More ‘Shrink & Line’ Figures

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Claire B

Enjoying just messing around for a few minutes when I get time. Whilst these are pretty rough, along with some of my previous ones, some provide a reasonable start point for  tracing and turning into prints.

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Drawing: ‘Shrink & Line’ figures

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Claire B

Moving on to the next page in my book I found myself still on very small drawings but this time very sharp lines and angular shapes are used to define the characters. In 20 minutes I drew the following (and … Continue reading →

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Drawing: ‘Shrink’ figures

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Claire B

Inspired by a couple of blogs I follow, both owners being amazing at drawing, a couple of weeks ago I bought a book on figure drawing. It’s unusual for me to follow a blog based around the talent of a … Continue reading →

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Recent sketchbook work

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Claire B

Instead of working on a blank sheet drawing in outlines and then concentrating on the design detail  the intent was to work from a totally covered base and uncover the highlight areas.  In effect it felt like working backwards. Charcoal … Continue reading →

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