It was rather odd to have a theatre full of people - on a steep rake - all drawing one model. However it worked really well as we all had an excellent view! No peering around easels!
Sue chatted and answered questions about what it was like to model for Lucian Freud and what he was really like as a man and as a painter - absolutely fascinating!
So here are my drawings , although I've left out the quickies at the beginning.
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| Sue Tilley - 15 minute pose 11" x 8" Moleskine Sketchbook |
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| Sue Tilley - 20 minutes 8" x 11" Arches HP |
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| Sue Tilley - 30 minutes 8" x 11" Arches HP |
[You can see more of my drawings of people on my website]
Nice drawings...
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fascinating time having access to a model with a history posing for a top artist like Lucian Freud.
Sometimes the models themselves have their own kind of celebrity, even if after the fact like Wyeth's Helga.
The models, there's a post all by itself.
BTW, how do you like the Canon SX40?
I have been considering the same camera.
Almost went for SLR but really don't want the bulkiness of all the lens etc.
David - it's performing well so far - swithcing to the tungsten light setting for exhibitions in galleries has made a huge difference to the processing of images from exhibitions.
DeleteI've not done a review yet as I don't feel as if I've taken enough photos yet. It needs a run out to Kew Gardens or Wisley to get a true measure of it
wow!! what a wonderful opportunity!! you really are spoilt for choice in the capital...
ReplyDeleteit must have been fascinating to hear her side of the process, and then to draw her...
i especially like the immediacy of the 15 mins sketch, and i love the fact you included her water bottle in the last one :)
I felt the water bottle was a small Lucian Freud moment - he'd have drawn it too!
DeleteA friend of mine has a blog about being an artist's model in NYC - it is warm and funny, you should all check it out - http://artmodel.wordpress.com/ (Very nice drawings, BTW. Drawing clothed people is an interesting challenge, isn't it?) Tenosynovitis is not nice, is it? My problem is frozen shoulders . . . so I draw real small (A4 or less) and use watercolour - there is much less drag on the hand, so less painful.
ReplyDeleteOh - that must be so painful! Mine comes and goes but I find there are weeks when I can barely hold a pencil for any length of time because of the pain.
DeleteI especially like your 30 minute drawing, the feeling of weight is tremendous and love the inclusion of the water bottle! I was there drawing too and sorry not to meet you. I've been reading your blogs for 3 years and just can't tell you how much you contribute to my working life as an artist. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maureen - it's always nice to hear from the long time fans!
DeleteI love your linocut portraits!
lovely lines and marks. I also like the 15 minute drawing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alissa
DeleteI saw the exhibition yesterday and was very impressed.
ReplyDeleteGail
I must get back there before it closes and go round again. I saw it twice on one day at the beginning and still felt like I hadn't seen it enough
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