It’s almost Hallowe’en and time for a sketch or two
Some skeleton doodles are in order. Sketchbook on Ipad Pro. Skeleton sketches for Halloween 2020. A very scary year
hand studies Sept 28 2018
I had the opportunity to draw with some students at the University of Guelph this evening. Once again I was drawn to the hand and especially the skeleton. The nature of the wrist is of particular interest since it is so pivotal to the movement of the wrist; the carpals in particular. There wasn't enough [...]
Arms and Forelimbs, Human, Polar bear & Seal
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 [...]
Arm Studies at the U of Guelph Anatomy Lab Today
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 [...]
Bear Skeleton at Bone Rooms University of Guelph
I was at the Human Anatomy labs and the Bone Rooms/ OVC /University of Guelph with my Humber and Seneca students for the last two days. After everyone left today I took an hour to do a study of this black bear skeleton for myself. 8B pencil on mat board. 18 x 24 inches approx.
Day 1 sketch #2 Variation on a sheep’s skull – Alien Bug
I purposely drew this skull vertically. When I moved it around in my hands I was struck how much it looked like an alien bug. Perhaps for my last drawing of the day I'll explore this. Two done, (at least) one to go.
Bone Room Study
Past students of mine will remember the trips to the Bone Room(s) at the University of Guelph. It's probably no more than a few kilometers from my house and yet I just don't access it enough given the wealth of knowledge those bones can provide. The picture above is a small study of the hind [...]