Copying the old masters

Jackies got us copying the old masters this term, so it had to be Vermeer for me. Here's week 2, tonal painting, to be continued.

Life drawing

I like this too. I think I may try and work this up into a larger piece.

Life drawing

Got the angles right after wrestling with this for the full two hours.

Still life

I'm unfeasibly happy with this.

Northern Realist: five week portrait course

First day on a five-Saturday portrait course run by Chris Clements, the Northern Realist.

Having a great time with an excellent teacher. I'm using charcoal, did some exercises, this is the piece that will be worked up for the next few weeks.