Figure Studies

so i want you to know my process of developing an image. first i start with a gesture, which is meant to capture the movement of a pose. then i move on to develop these initial gestures building flesh to the frame work of the pose. i start mapping out points which relate to one another trying to maintain a critical eye because this is the point at which i am adjusting the the shapes which collectively make up the greater form as well as attempt to most accurately display each of the parts of the body to one another so that they seem to relate and work together to create a sense of unity and realistic weight on the page.

i've been trying to play with color lately to help ground the figure. this will be something i explore more, as well as color as value once i begin painting II in the fall; it's another figure study class.

this final peice is one that i completed in my painting class for the final. i used a figure study from my drawing class to reference for the pose. i am happy with how it turned out though i wish it still felt as gestural as the original.