Study

My Joseph Smith project has been in the back of my mind for the past few weeks, nagging and nagging at me, in hopes of being worked on. I finally got a chance, and designated today as the day that I would start seriously working on my drawings. So since this was going to be the first time that I’ve seriously drawn in a long time, I needed to warm up and see where I was. So I drew this portrait of my husband. It has some problems that I can see, and I know where I need to make changes for next time. Some of the values contrast too much in some places and not enough in others. But, I did think that it turned out pretty well for being my first drawing in quite a while. Now I know where I’m at and I can proceed with more caution (and more skill) when I start on the actual Joseph Smith drawings. I will be completing a series of three paintings, one of which will be based off of this pose (which is why I decided to practice on this one). I know it is going to take a lot more work, but I am ready for it. This is one project that continues to pop to the forefront of my mind throughout the day. I want to get it finished!