Fridayness

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It's Friday, my life drawing day again and here's two I did earlier.
I was very brave and used an ink pen on the second one - no rubbing out!
Have a lovely weekend whatever you're up to. :)

Comments

Rosie said…
You're life drawing gets better and better. Thanks for wishing everyone a lovely weekend I'm in Carcassonne as I type. Hooray!Have a nice one too.
4 February 2011 at 16:27
Jo Potter said…
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4 February 2011 at 17:26
Jo Potter said…
As always, wonderful life drawings!
I agree with Rosie about your work.
The ink lines look great with the light and shadow.
Have a lovely weekend too Jessie! ;-)
xx
4 February 2011 at 17:27
Victoria said…
Jessie...these are truly brilliant and fabulous...I am loving these! Such elegant beauty !!
4 February 2011 at 17:51
Jess said…
Thank you! :)
4 February 2011 at 17:54
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said…
Wondrous! Have a great weekend! Blessings.
4 February 2011 at 19:24
Anonymous said…
and very good it looks too Jessie! When I was on a Foundation Arts course we were made to do life drawings with a thick marker pen to gain confidence... It didn't work. I like your new header painting, really gorgeous.
4 February 2011 at 22:24
RyoJul said…
Love the pen and ink. I like your technique in the shading.
4 February 2011 at 23:23
Shirley said…
Wow, Jessie - first of all..love, love love your new blog header!! What a dreamy scene and sweet bird. : ) And congrats on the penwork in the 2nd piece - that's HARD!! Great job! I've missed some really wonderful pieces - I'm especially loving your New Moon lady..her whimsicality is perfect!
5 February 2011 at 04:25
Jess said…
Thank you! :)
5 February 2011 at 11:40
Philippe Rissetto said…
Thank you to your visit and comment. I discover your blog and I like your drawings.
Hugs
Laeriss
6 February 2011 at 10:36
WrightStuff said…
Brilliant sketches - especially the pen and ink which has a lot of energy.
6 February 2011 at 14:25
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