Day Two (A few hours late)

Sorry this is a wee late. But either due to the storms we had passing through last night, or problems at our provider, or possibly both, I lost my connection to the Internet. Which obviously impeded my posting here after my studio session. I will post a couple of photos or scans of my sketches from last night with the ones from tonight (Day 3). At least nothing severe is predicted to cross our path tonight or tomorrow.

I have appreciated David Millard's work since seeing an exhibit in the mid 1980s, about the time these books were originally published. It comes as a surprise to me now, that I haven't taken a much closer look at his methods, until now. Certainly, I have perused Joy and More Joy on several occasions, and have used parts of the first few chapters to help me with my sketching. But, I had yet to take an honest hard look at what Millard was saying nor taken a critical work at his approach for my own benefit. Much to my loss I suppose. While these books do have a personal feel, I do now wonder what it would be like to actually have taken a class from him. But alas, I will never know, as David Millard passed away in 2002.

I have found the quick contour sketching to be quite liberating. I am by nature a tonal drawer, preferring charcoal and graphite sticks. But the freedom of the contour has proven to be quite relaxing and invigorating.

Take care, one and all. I will post more tonight.