SUSAN'S . . . PLAYING AGAIN!

WREATH  life drawing sketch on paper I've been knee deep into taxes, organizational responsibilities and of course, family. Time consuming yes, but really I'm not complaining. Just that there has been a shortage of time.  So last week I had my play time and went life drawing.  So  exhilarating and also takes me away in my mind.  The model  was so good that I got the reprieve I needed.  Above, WREATH, is my first pastel sketch on paper. And below WREATH COLORS, is created on a 10" round wood circle.  The general proportions were sketched in with pastels, then a  water wash applied and an overlay of pastel ontop. WREATH + COLORS 10" round wood base + pastels

PURPLE MODEL 14" h x 11" w pastel sketch Today I spent 1/2 day sketching. And I so enjoy the time to get lost in my thoughts! The above sketch was executed in about 2 hours.

VEILED pastel + gold leaf I'm quiet once again in my corner over here, but have been  working away. Above, VEILED, is one of my current pieces. Have been playing with figures inanimate objects wrapped  in tulle. Fascinated with the slight sheerness, as well as the  look with the fabric draping over the face and body. Need to take a better image with correct lighting, but did want to throw this out there since I've been MIA.