The Society of Illustrators virtual sketch night: MASKS. The wonderful model for the evening sketch night was Susan Tierney. Bill Donovan was the host. And Ken Nitzel created the masks. So fun!! m hurst
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A few more drawings from the virtual Life Drawing Symposium with Veronica Lawlor and Melanie Reim. The facial expression is eyes, nose, and mouth! Kept this facial expression to a bare minimum. Loved drawing Lori Hammel. M hurst
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Another from my days waiting to be called for jury duty… Greg Betza ©2020
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I had a wonderful time this past weekend drawing the expressions and hands of the model Lori Hammel during the Mini Life Drawing Symposium taught by Veronica Lawlor and Melanie Reim! These are a few examples of the drawings made during the virtual drawing class. I really enjoyed thinking about the point of view and […]
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Somehow there’s always a good side and a mean side. What’s it gonna be? Your choice. You choose to be the person that you are. Choose wisely. Misty Meaner virtual drawing at the Society of Illustrators, NYC. m hurst
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The anticipation is strong for peony blossoms. We almost need Post-its to remind us not to blink, lest we miss it. And then, they don’t stick around for too long. If you slow time a bit and pay close attention, you’ll see a spectacular show. Pen on post-its ~Despina
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Another virtual drawing of Misty Meaner on the Society of Illustrators site. Fun Sketch Night at SOI128! m hurst
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Back in 2012 I was called for jury duty for the first and only time. Of course looking back on rooms full of people waiting to be called on to fulfill their civic obligation, it makes you wonder how this process will change post COVID-19. Anyway…I sat there for 3 days, watching TV and making […]
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A fun night of drawing Misty Meaner at the Society of Illustrators Virtual Sketch Night! m hurst
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A Virtual Hairdressing drawing of the Pearling Principle, Arielle and Brendan, a few weeks ago on the SOI128 virtual drawing night. Arielle giving Brendan a virtual hairdressing event. Fun! m hurst
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Greg’s post yesterday got me looking back at some of my old figure drawings. Here is one that I completely forgot about! ~Despina
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Another drawing of the Pearling Principle, Brendan and Arielle, from the SOI128, relaxing at home on the couch. m hurst
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I drew this woman reading in a coffee shop back in the day when you could sit and have a cup of coffee and read a book in a cafe. Looking forward to that time again. Please stay safe and be well. m hurst
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Sometimes something positive comes from something negative. Along with everyone else, artists are also unable to get together…and yes, artists do get together quite often for various reasons, and one of them is to draw from the figure. Live figure drawing had been all but erased from the planet until some very industrious people decided […]
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I was looking through some older files and found this one with a quote from Mother Teresa. I feel that it’s an appropriate, positive sentiment at this time during our corona virus era. Sending love to the world, and thanks and love to our heroes out there who are putting their life on the front […]
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A drawing of a model from the Society of Illustrators, SOI, a while back. She was so sweet! m hurst
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I was looking through some drawings and found this one that I drew awhile back. I was learning how to draw the model and make marks. And also, no one was within 6 feet of the model! m hurst
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Two students drawing back in the day when you were physically in class and sitting close to each other. Please take care everyone. Wash your hands, respect your physical distance from others and please be well and safe. m hurst
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Pen and Ink from life. ~Despina ©2020
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Just because. There is so much fear now. We all need love. m hurst
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