Figure Drawings

Figure Drawings
I have loved working from a model since taking my first figure drawing class at the University of Georgia in 1979. Using quick gestures, contours, and sketches with charcoal and conte crayon, I try to capture the essence of the model's pose. Posture and/or implied movement are often the means for expressing an attitude: the seated figure seems contemplative, the standing figure with raised arms energetic, and the reclining one aloof. I could not have abstracted the figure in some of my other works without knowing and understanding it through drawing. I'm very grateful to all the skilled models that have worked with me.

Contemplation #1
Figure Drawings
6 1/2" x 8"
2009, Charcoal on paper

Contemplation #2
Figure Drawings
6 1/2" x 8"
2009, Charcoal on paper

Male Nude in a Chair #1
Figure Drawings
15" x 22"
2010, Charcoal on paper

Bowing Nude
Figure Drawings
6 1/2" x 8"
2009, Charcoal on paper

Horizontal female gesture
Figure Drawings
24" x 18"
2009, charcoal on paper

Kneeling female gesture #1
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Male gesture with prop
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Seated female nude #2
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Seated female sketch #2
Figure Drawings
18" x 20"
2009, charcoal on paper

Seated Male Nude #2
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2007, charcoal on paper

Seated male study #2
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Standing male nude #3
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Standing Nude - Male Gesture #7
Figure Drawings
16" x 23"
2007, charcoal on paper

Seated Nude - Male Gesture #4
Figure Drawings
16" x 20"
2007, charcoal on paper

Standing female gesture #1
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Seated male gesture
Figure Drawings
18" x 20"
2009, charcoal on paper

Standing Nude - Male Gesture #1 (Back View)
Figure Drawings
16" x 23"
2007, charcoal on paper

Standing female nude #3
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Seated male study #1
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Standing female gesture #2
Figure Drawings
18" x 24"
2009, charcoal on paper

Kneeling female gesture #2
Figure Drawings
18" x 20"
2009, charcoal on paper

Seated Male Nude #2
Figure Drawings
16" x 23"
2007, charcoal on paper

Male Nude with Book #1
Figure Drawings
16" x 22"
2007, charcoal on paper

Reclining Male Nude #1
Figure Drawings
22" x 16"
2007, charcoal on paper

Seated Female Nude #1
Figure Drawings
16" x 20"
2007, charcoal on paper

Standing Female Nude with Chair #1
Figure Drawings
16" x 23"
2007, charcoal on paper

Standing Male Nude (frontal) #1
Figure Drawings
16" x 22"
2007, charcoal on paper

Standing Nude - Male Gesture #2
Figure Drawings
16" x 23"
2007, charcoal on paper

Seated Male Nude #1
Figure Drawings
16" x 16"
2007, charcoal on paper

Standing Male Nude, (back view) #1
Figure Drawings
16" x 22"
2007, charcoal on paper

Standing Nude - Male (frontal) #2
Figure Drawings
16" x 22"
2007, conte on paper

Male Nude with an Easel #1
Figure Drawings
16" x 22"
2007, charcoal on paper

Male and Female Figure Study
Figure Drawings
17" x 20"
1982, charcoal on paper

Figure Study - Female
Figure Drawings
12" x 14 1/2"
1982, charcoal on paper

Study of Male Legs
Figure Drawings
36" x 24"
1979, charcoal on paper