Continuous Line Portraits
Our very first class had the medium back in our hands. Jumping right in, we were tasked to do a split line/hand continuous drawing of our partner. I found this to be challenging on many levels. I still feel self conscious in the studio. Part PTSD, part self doubt. I find it hard to split my brain as I spend most of my time trying to keep my brain together. It was interesting to see which hand was dominate at which times. It also can take me time to get collected and started. I felt rushed during this excercise.
My partner Ann . 3 Split Drawings
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We were then given the assignment to create a split continuous line self portrait using two colors. after drawing, the white background was then to be filled in with a pattern.
I chose to use a magenta and a blue wax crayon for my drawing. After it was done, I switched to color pastel and pencil for the background. A joint was collaged on along with some white fluff to create some smoke. A little red glitter was glued to the tip.
I didnt like my portrait.
Lets hear what the class and Instructor have to say about ways to improve what I have drawn:
- Soften the shoulder line behind the hair
- Fix between the neck and the hair.
- Amplify the hair in areas
- Fix the torso color all the way to the edge.
Karen Day. Self Portrait. 2024. 24″x35″ Paper, wax crayon, chalk pastel, glitter, polyester batting.