DRAWINGS

…more artistic musings

MISS BUD ~ Ink ~ Conte

PIN COLLECTION SKETCHBOOK

LONG FORGOTTEN MEMORIES of how I taught myself to draw began with a chance visit to the annual street book fair in downtown Chicago.

Going through stacks of offerings, I happened to come across the very first booklet that began a lifelong interest in the arts. That first instruction booklet purchase required use of my babysitting money.

CLOWNS and CHARACTERS by Leon Franks

A WALTER T. FOSTER PUBLICATION “HOW TO DRAW’ Publications

What seemed at the time to be an indulgent purchase for an eleven year old, years later proved to be a useful tool leading to a profitable trade.

Prep sketches for SALON 2008 EXHIBITION PANEL

I have found that by practicing doing simple sketches using a WOODEN MANIKIN helps train the hand and eye co-ordination needed for life drawing.

BELOW are several examples from my Professional PORTFOLIO

Pompeii Freeze (middle right): Part of SALON Exhibition Panel (bottom)

Selected Pages from CLOWNS and CHARACTERS by Leon Franks

A WALTER T. FOSTER PUBLICATION “HOW TO DRAW’ Publications