Anne Bagby has a relatively new DVD out called The Grunge Book: An Acrylic Art Journal and this is my first attempt at drawing using the described techniques on the video. Following her procedures I created a collaged background which I gessoed over lightly. I found a photograph of a person that I was interested in and began drawing. Anne believes that practicing daily will increase skill and she has me won over. Do I think that portrait looks anything like the photograph that I used? Yes and no. I have work to do, but I do feel a sense of accomplishment. Anne believes that no matter how the portrait turns out, it is a likeness of how the person is seen by the drawer. I love how the collage is showing through the gesso. I will take guesses as to who you think is the subject of this portrait.
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No clue.
I have watched other Anne Bagby DVDs and found her really informative. Her own dedication to practice, preparation etc. is invigorating.
Oh... how I love this John!!!! Fantastic!!!! Soooo expressive!!! Keep going!!! THIS is one of my favorites of yours!
Kudos to you John- Faces a real challenge for me. I use ot draw a lot and haven't for years- I should do something about that. I love the bold black lines with the gesso and color showing.
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