2nd entry for Dec 23, 2018

Murray, slightly longer studies. Gerrard Art Space session, Dec 23, 2018. Oil-based pencil on paper, 18 x 24"

1st entry for Dec 23, 2018

Murray, short studies. Gerrard Art Space session, Dec 23, 2018. Oil-based pencil on paper, 18 x 24"

3rd entry for Oct 14, 2018

Susan, slightly longer studies. West End Co-op session, Oct 14, 2018. Oil-based pencil on paper, 18 x 24"

3rd entry for February 1, 2009

These were 15-minute poses. In the one, there was not time to add detail to her whole figure, but I like the partial quality, and it is one of the best likenesses I've set down of D- . I recall Tom Phillips from Artists 25 remarking that the first time one draws or paints a new subject is the most exciting, but the best work comes after repeated work with the same person. I don't know that I completely agree with that, but it's pretty much on the mark in my erxperience.