Thursday, February 11, 2016

Prepared




Prepared

Prepared to compete,
to endure the abuse,
the pain. 
Yet still,
ignored.



“J” conveyed a definite statement in this pose, probably better expressed without the attempt of words.
She questioned why I sketched her as her, rather than a guy, followed by a slightly sarcastic smile.
The pose was long enough for the two sketches here to evolve.
1st: 24”x 18” ebony graphite and chalk on craft paper

2nd: 9”x 12” ink and chalk on toned paper

4 comments:

  1. Love the model, the duality 'on the face' and words are always good, please, let them go, they are your power.Hope, the sketches will be evolved in near future?

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    1. She is a great model. the shoulder pads was her idea..
      Thank you

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  2. Aah...the ultimate female warrior...takes me back to Celtic times when women traditionally assumed such roles...and she is perfect!
    I can't imagine her ever being ignored though...here is a champion, if ever I've seen one...:))

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    1. Maybe more her gender in general being ignored as the traditional games season and it warriors end for another year?
      Thank you

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