I like drawing the male models, they usually have more muscular definition. This peticular model has a very David-like youthful body, that affords us the opportunity to study the idealized form. I worked the pastel in great detail of color this time. I am liking conte crayons very much. I wish the umbers darkest was a bit darker though. I like this pose, but it reminds me a bit of a frog. 18×24″ Pastel on brown paper.

The Timid Boy 11x14"

I have enjoyed working with pastel lately, but I prefer displaying work exposed without glass, and panels instead of paper. I searched for another solution. I decided to try oil sticks, on a masonite panel. They are oil paint in stick form, with a lipstick like feel, and wet paint unlike oil pastels, and have the permanence of oils. I liked the immediacy and energy of the oil sticks, the line lends itself better to a larger scale, but I am happy with the results, and plan to do more!

At first this pose seemed awkward, but eventually the drawing solidified. I like the theme that arose from it. a girl dreaming of a man she can’t find. Our group meets at the art museum, that’s how we were able to use the manikin prop. 24×18″ Conte Crayon on brown paper.