I just spent Saturday morning studying the Extensor muscles of the human forearm. It is truly fascinating to see how all the muscles that extend both the hand at the wrist and the fingers originate on the bony prominence of the humerus called the Lateral Epicondyle. In a similar way, all the flexors originate on [...]
An excellent day today. I got my favorite model in for a few hours for some arm studies. Followed up with another visit to the Gross Human Anatomy Labs at the University of Guelph thanks to some very talented and eager students who meet there every week for drawing. 9B Pencil on Paper [...]
This evening I was saddened by an email describing how bulldozers are moving in on the home of a rare species of Orangutans in Indonesia to make way for a new dam. It's terribly sad that in the name of progress, or more likely in the name of greed humans are trashing the refuge of [...]
For a hot summer day, it was a chilly but very productive day inside at the U of Guelph Gross Human Anatomy Lab. I was in for a day of studies for my own personal enjoyment, and enjoyment it was. The great staff there gave me lots to chose from but I focused on the [...]
I did this study yesterday; conte on newsprint as usual. I have to admit I was disappointed by my handling of the armpit of the raised arm, but when I was finished, it reminded me of Don Quixote.Ever since reading Cervantes' work, I've wanted to do a series on the story. Along with work on [...]
I've been busy drawing but just not posting. Hope to add more soon. This is from last Thursday session with my favorite model. Conte and pastel on grey paper. Just trying something new and more colourful,
Anatomy Master Class Is Back! This year two sessions to chose from: July* and August. For a full week we explore and study what gives the human figure its structure and form. "A workshop NOT to be missed, great Master Instructor, great models, great studio setting, make great friends and bask in hours [...]