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| Say Cheeseburgers, graphite, 6 x 8" TMDD Series |
The biggest smile you ever saw. The smile portrait artists never do. The one I was most curious about. It involved all the muscles around the mouth, an excellent exercise in anatomy. A smile this wide distorts the nose, the cheeks, the chin and jaw. For most of the drawing I used an HB or an H3--just the lead I thoughtlessly picked out of the box. Then I wanted darker--I always want darker--so I got the 6B. I shouldn't have. Working fast with no time to fuss blending , the two leads didn't mix well. Drawing fast, keep it simple. --I might do this woman again. I'd like another crack at those muscles. If you can do them in action, you can do them at rest.
It looks like a challenge which you finished perfectly Linda. I panic when I paint those wide smiles but I've been practicing...like you said the nose, eyes, cheeks are all affected and that's when the challenge begins. I love how you painted the glasses as well...wonderful work....
ReplyDeleteLove the angles rising up to the right. It really impresses me this rapid drawing - you know me: an old plodder.
ReplyDeleteSuch talent, Linda, you're gifted even if you frustrate the hell out of yourself at times for not being perfect all the time.
good drawing of a wide grin!
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