The sight of a magnolia tree in full bloom has always caught my attention from blocks away. On the topic of childhood memories and where our passions stem from, I have always had a strong liking—obsession maybe—for trees. This species however is an oddity to me. I can’t place my first memory of it. I have […]
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“1-minutes” are what these short poses are sometimes called. They’re great for capturing body language and design. What I find is that they tend to be honest and instinctual. Less time to think and only time to react. It’s great exercise for the mind and hand. These 2 thumbnails are from a recent zoom drawing […]
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Continuing to look through my sketchbooks. Found this drawing from Le Tour De France in Paris. One of the most amazing events to observe! More energy exuding, even at the end of the race. Although, that’s probably when the riders are the most pumped. Incredible energy! m hurst
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Charcoal pencil on paper. ~Despina
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It’s funny the number of times in a given week you can jokingly say, “let me check my calendar” knowing there is barely anything on said calendar and yet somehow the weeks fly by in our current state of life with little room for relaxation. Every move requires plan. So before the next storm takes […]
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There is a one line between good intentions and the path to hell. I don’t do resolutions. Not exactly sure why or when that happened but I just don’t turn that way at the dawn o the new year. I do however set a course or all things that bring a little more fulfillment. Happy […]
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I made this portrait a few years ago. During a drawing session I chose to close in on the model’s face. ~Despina
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Last weekend I was lucky enough to find myself teaching a workshop and giving a lecture on reportage at the Sketchkon, hosted by Sketchbook Skool, and taking place in sunny Pasadena, California. What a great group of people, and a fun experience. Managed to get over to Venice Beach for one afternoon with friends Margo, […]
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A few quick gesture drawings from the model a few years ago… ~Despina
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A model drawing experience. Always love it!! m. hurst
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It’s too painful to discuss the present day political situation. Here’s a charcoal portrait of a president from a less embarrassing period of our nation’s history. ~Despina
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A charcoal study from my days at school. ~Despina
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Another drawing from my early college years. Charcoal. ~Despina
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Here’s a another drawing from college. First we made a sculpture portrait from the model, which I also still have, and then we made a drawing exploring all the angles of the sculpture. I chose to pay homage to the great Leonardo Da Vinci. Ink and chalk on watercolor paper. ~Despina
View post →A little body language and a little Samir never hurt anybody! m. hurst
View post →This is a study of a model’s hands and feet as they move around the model stand. My husband told me it looks like a game of Twister! ©Despina Georgiadis 2014
View post →Charcoal on paper. ~Despina
View post →Wabi–sabi (侘寂 ) represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”. (from Wikipedia) Yes, I found Japanese wabi-sabi at the Roman Colosseum. Beautiful textures crumbling down one into the other, on a […]
View post →The Koi fish is not only beautiful but it is a symbol of ambition and perseverance for its ability to swim against the current and even travel upstream. Koi are also viewed as having a radical, ‘non-conforming’ life force. The Koi is quite the role model for the independent thinker. ©Greg Betza 2014
View post →A drawing/painting of the model, Samir. Great model! Watercolor, pastel, charcoal and coffee! Yay! Love drawing the model! Margaret Hurst
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