A quick sketch to try and catch the effect of the sun coming from behind the figure. This is from a photo of my sister - not, it's true, the very best likeness. But this was a photo my mother liked. Against the light = contra luce. I've been watching Youtube videos by James Gurney - a prolific and brilliant artist and illustrator. You can watch him create a portrait, speeded up, in 3 minutes. Today was busy with framing paintings to exhibit at King's House - fundraising for the homeless - and photocopying for my writing group. Then I strengthened the roof of my allotment shed. |