Minolta 50mm lenses on A7 Samples

I gathered up the 3 50mm lenses that I have in the Minolta/Sony Mount and took some test photos.  My first 50mm was the AF 50mm f/1.7 that I used in college.  It was already old back then, but little did I know of its power to see and render life on black and white […]

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Figure Drawing – Alpharetta – 2023-08-15

Man I’m out of shape figure drawing-wise, but so glad there was a figure drawing session up in Alpharetta last night on a Tuesday!  I think that day might work out better for me and hopefully I can budget out the time and funds to attend more.  Lots of talented folks in this group.  Great […]

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Figure Drawing – Alpharetta 2-26-2019

Figure Drawing session @ SoundLab Music Studios in Alpharetta.  Mostly 3, 5, and 10 minute poses.   

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Figure Drawing: New Neighborhood Gallery – Kirkwood, ATL – 10-29-2012

Notes: Trying out a new paper stock, Strathmore Toned Tan in a 24 sheet sketchpad. 20 minutes, carbon pencil and white charcoal.

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Figure Drawing – 12-14-2011 – Atlanta Artists Center

Notes: Got to class late, and my first drawings were pretty much junk.  A lot on my mind, and the holidays don’t make things better.  ‘Tis the season…

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Figure Drawing – 11-31-2011 – Atlanta Artists Center

Charcoal and Canson Bisque and Newsprint and the Music I like to listen to when I draw.

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Figure Drawing – 6-29-2011 – Atlanta Artists Center

Detail: Black and White Charcoal Pencil on Canson Ingres

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Figure Drawing – 5-25-2011

Notes: Atlanta Artists Center, Charcoal on Newsprint, which I think will be my main medium from now on.  It’s simple and affordable, with a good texture.

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Figure Drawing – 5-18-2011 – Atlanta Artists Center

Notes: Atlanta Artists Center.  Charcoal on newsprint.  Male model reminded me of Perseus from Greek mythology.  As for the drawings, like a ballplayer, I had an off night tonight, maybe going something like 2 for 4, had other things on my mind.

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Figure Drawing – 4-20-2011 – Atlanta Artists Center

Notes: Some quick sketches from tonight’s figure drawing session.  Not really a class, but just time to sit and draw, reevaluate where you are in life.  I don’t know how to do PHP coding, I don’t know marketing strategies, I don’t know a bunch of things that you can put down on a fake resume.  […]

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Figure Drawing – 1-5-2011 – Atlanta Artists Center

Notes: Some quick drawings from tonight.  I actually prefer drawing from male models.  Reason there hasn’t been hardly any postings featuring them is because every single session I’ve been to has had female models.  Harsh lighting on the male physique works better.  Even if the form isn’t as physically fit as an athlete, you will usually […]

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Figure Drawing – 11-10-2010 – Atlanta Artists Center

Notes: Charcoal on Canson Ingres. 40min.  I’m rusty, haven’t drawn from life in a while.  Most of my figure drawings I still do while sitting on the floor and peering up at the model on an elevated stand.  This can create some difficult angles to render, but the advantage is that you can be mobile, while everyone […]

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Figure Drawing – 8-4-2010 – Atlanta Artists Center

Charcoal on Canson Ingres | Sketchbook Pro for iPad + Pogo Sketch 🙂

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Figure Drawing – 6-30-2010 – Atlanta Artists Center

30 min pose, Charcoal on Canson Bisque 15 min pose, warmup drawing, Charcoal on Newsprint

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Figure Drawing – 4-21-2010 – Atlanta Artists Center

Notes: I was an hour late, so only managed a few quick drawings in the remaining time.

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Figure Drawing: Marietta Museum – 3-13-2010

Notes: 5, 10, and 20 minute poses.  These snaps are when I decide to stop a drawing, to keep from ruining it.

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Art: Figure Drawing – Jonesboro – 7-11-2009

I’m so out of shape figure drawing wise, but here are some quick drawings from this past weekend.  Been placing the figures all on one sheet to save paper and money :(.  Like most sessions they usually start out with quick 2 minute warm up drawings and end up with 20 minute poses.  Wish I had more time […]

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