Tag: drawing
Sketchbook
by jessica on Feb.01, 2012, under Gallery
My latest commission – precious little Scarlett was born January 10. The drawing is 8×10 done in 2H & 2B graphite with a tortillion (blending stump). Click the photo to enlarge.
Sketchbook
by jessica on Jan.16, 2012, under Gallery
My latest sketch: mostly soft charcoal, some graphite. The original photo was taken by Edward Curtis – and yes, she is smiling!
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See also: Edward Curtis and Smiling Indians
This Day in History: January 6
by jessica on Jan.05, 2012, under Today in History
January 6, 1832: Birth of French illustrator & engraver Gustave Dore
Dore was a French illustrator whose engravings of famous literature have become so pervasive, they are almost inseparable from the works they depict. For generations they were the benchmark in capturing the grandeur and mystery of epics, religious writings, poetry and even fairy tales. The dark, expansive, highly detailed look of his engravings is instantly recognizable.
He was extremely prolific, producing sometimes hundreds of illustrations per work – but his skill and imaginative style was remarkably consistent. His most famous works include the complete illustrated edition of the 1866 English Bible; Don Quixote, The Idylls of the King, and the epics of Milton and Dante; and an anthology of fairy tales.
He also published a famous collection of caricatures.
Sketchbook
by jessica on Dec.10, 2011, under Gallery
“Cloud Bird,” or Okuwa Tsire in Tewa. Photo by Edward Curtis c.1905 at the San Ildefonso pueblo. 8×10 charcoal (4b & 6b) and graphite. (Click for full-size view.)
Sketchbook
by jessica on Dec.02, 2011, under Gallery
An Irish swan from a gorgeous photo taken by Stephen Heron on Flickr. Click to see it close up. I used a 6b charcoal blended with a tortillion to make the backdrop; the swan is done primarily in graphite and the water with a combination of both graphite and charcoals. Here’s a shot from the halfway point:
Sketchbook
by jessica on Nov.14, 2011, under Gallery
I did this fun little guy in graphite over the weekend. Thanks to Larry Johnson on Flickr for the great photograph.
Sketchbook
by jessica on Nov.09, 2011, under JOURNAL: Nature, art, cultural perspectives
An impromptu caricature sketch of Hogarth’s Servants (more of a doodle, actually). The painting has always been one of my favorites so I couldn’t resist tossing this up in honor of Hogarth’s birthday:
Braxton
by jessica on Sep.30, 2011, under JOURNAL: Nature, art, cultural perspectives
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