Life drawings

A couple of drawings made at the life class in Stamford Arts Centre this week. One in pencil and one using 'trois crayon' (we were talking about Watteau in the break). This was the same pose from different angles. I really liked the way the head was turned showing the neck muscles. I'm learning that if there is something that captures my interest in a pose or a model then I tend to produce better drawings. As usual click on images for a larger version.

New painting - Mandarin Oranges

Just completed a new painting, a still life with mandarin oranges. This is an oil painting on 150mm x 300mm board. Needs a month plus to dry before varnishing and framing.

Still life with mandarin oranges, Oil on board, (c) Mike Todd 2011.

Life drawing

Back in the UK, I drew this at the Stamford Arts Centre life drawing class. This is drawn using coloured pencils and conte chalks on brown Ingres pastel paper. Click on image to zoom.

Berlin drawings

I've just returned from a week in Berlin, including a day trip to Dresden. I had time to do two drawings from statues in the Bode Museum in Berlin. These are in pencil on white paper.