Friday, June 07, 2013

portraits in charcoal


Two very different women, from very different times. I'm toning my sketchbook paper with willow charcoal then drawing with it and an eraser.
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18 comments:

  1. hmuxo7 June 2013 at 21:54

    These two sketches are so impressive, Nora! You did an amazing job with both of them...Love it!!!

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  2. Dan Kent7 June 2013 at 21:59

    These are fabulous! Is the first one you when you were younger? I love the second drawing - great eyes, glasses, and teeth - teeth! Who can draw teeth and make it work?! Phenomenal!

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  3. Unknown7 June 2013 at 22:41

    Beautiful work.

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  4. martinealison7 June 2013 at 22:48

    Je vous fais la révérence ma chère !... Très jolie travail que ces deux portraits... Le premier possède un regard profond... un regard qui ressemble un peu au vôtre. Je ne connais de vous que votre photo...
    Bravo !
    Gros bisous

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  5. Jez8 June 2013 at 03:01

    Two different ladies but both have the same wistful, but hopeful expression. Beautifully drawn.

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  6. earthen-magic8 June 2013 at 03:37

    ...(O:

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  7. Unknown8 June 2013 at 06:31

    What an intriguing process! I can imagine how that method would render some very expressive compositions, and would really make you think about light and darks in a piece. These are both awesome portraits.

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  8. Autumn Leaves8 June 2013 at 07:56

    Nora, I just love your portraits!

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  9. Lydie8 June 2013 at 11:18

    I love the first picture where I feel somewhat fragile due to the expression of the eyes, an emotion passes. Very good!

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  10. karen s stitt8 June 2013 at 12:41

    These are sweet Nora!

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  11. Arianna8 June 2013 at 13:00

    Very beautiful!! Arianna

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  12. Sabina8 June 2013 at 13:10

    These are both stunning. You really brought these women to life.

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  13. Rita Vaselli9 June 2013 at 03:41

    Your portraits series is VERY WONDERFUL!!!
    Hugs,Rita.

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  14. Watermarycolors9 June 2013 at 13:04

    Your portrait in charcoal are fantastic!! You're a master!! :)

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  15. Sandra Busby9 June 2013 at 14:37

    I also enjoy this technique.
    Your portraits are lovely :0)

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  16. Giggles9 June 2013 at 20:00

    Just gorgeous....you definitely are top in my books...
    So impressive!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  17. Helen Cooper10 June 2013 at 06:01

    Stunning portraits! I use a similar technique myself when I do life work

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  18. Creations By Mit10 June 2013 at 11:08

    What a unique technique! Gorgeous work! I think you've really captured the essence of each! I feel like the first woman is expecting some kind of answer from me!

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