Figure Drawing Session: 9/26/2011

More studies. Worked on foreshortening and back studies, tonight.

Latest Painting: Cliffs

"Cliffs" is an original 9" x 12" oil painting created on a 1" stretched, high-quality canvas. The painting is presented as unframed (Sides are painted).

All Artwork is copyrighted to Doug Hoppes Studio and is not to be copied or reproduced in any form without the permission of the artist. Sale of this item does not transfer its copyright.

Nude Study: 15

Starting to practice from memory. The initial drawing was done several weeks ago at my figure drawing session. I'm trying to see how well my values worked and if I can translate them to deeper pen/ink strokes without having to resort to a photo or any other reference.

Latest Painting: Everywhere at Once

"Everywhere at Once" is an original 14" x 18" oil painting created on a 1" stretched, high-quality canvas. The painting is presented as unframed (Sides are painted).

All Artwork is copyrighted to Doug Hoppes Studio and is not to be copied or reproduced in any form without the permission of the artist. Sale of this item does not transfer its copyright.

Nude Study: 14

Wanted to play with a bit of foreshortening tonight. For foreshortening, it is imperative that, in addition to getting the shape correct, the values of the shadows layers need to be correct. If the shadow areas are off, then the perception of the body part coming towards you/away from you is incorrect.

Nude Study: 10

Another Nude Study.

Nude Study: 9

Another study of the female form. I love the female form and drawing with pen/ink. With pen/ink, there's such a nice range of values that can be achieved.