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Drawing, Life, People, Portrait Drawings

Two Portrait Sketches made in a Paris Quarter

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This short story sprung out of two portrait sketches made in a Paris quarter last night.

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Portrait Drawings

Young Children Portrait Drawings

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Last week I had portrait drawings commissioned. There is a nice continuity to it – a little more than a year ago I drew the older child, Isobel, who at the time was a tiny baby. And now I met her again (big change!) together with her little brother Sam. I hope I get to […]

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Portrait Commissions, Portrait Drawings

Portrait Drawing Session

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Portrait sketches of baby Isobel. Example of a portrait commission resulting in a portfolio of quick drawings. [flagallery gid=9 name=”drawings”] This portrait commission requires a life sitting and takes between 1.5 to 2 hours. Although the term “sitting” is used here rather loosely. I had several portrait commissions where I had to draw children. Of […]

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Portrait Commissions

Scottish castle.

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“I’m the king of the castle! You’re a …” — ahem… May. I am off to a Scottish castle for a week on a new portrait commission assignment. One of those things which I never anticipated ever doing in my life. Still, one never knows…

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Contemplating

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I have the ability to grasp the likeness. I guess, it is like a musical ear. One can be taught to draw people, as well as play music. Beyond the skill it’s down to some undefinable magic which makes the whole difference. What makes a portrait so appealing? Is it a thirst to know more […]

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