Life Drawing

 

Above, a 25 minute seated study using a HB graphite pencil. I think the arm and head shadows work really well here. 

Above, a series of 1 minute poses using the same pencil. 

Above, a 35 minute portrait study using HB and 8B pencils. I think my portraits are stronger in charcoal. 

Above, a series of 1 minute poses using pencil again. A broad range of pose variations. 

Above, a 35 minute charcoal portrait. I'm happiest with the shadows around the lips and chin.

Above, a series of 1 minute studies using charcoal.