Chalk and charcoal life drawing

Drew this at the Stamford Arts Centre life drawing class. Using charcoal, conte white and then charcoal pencil on buff Ingres paper. Happy with this! Cick for larger version.

(c) Mike Todd 2012. All rights reserved.

New portrait painting - Finished

OK it's been a long time since Day 6! I've had a few more sessions on the portrait, but now it's finished. The main work has been on the background, the hair, mouth and eyes. I think it has the intelligent, semi-smile look that I tried to capture in the original drawing. Click image for larger version. To see step-by-step develoment of this painting, choose the step-by-step label below.

I submitted this with other work to the Welland Valley Art Society to support my application for Exhibiting Membership. I have been accepted!

Sanguine portrait

Drew a life portrait in sanguine conte chalk, with black and white conte touches at the Stamford Arts Centre Thursday night life drawing group.