EDM Challenge # 1: Draw A Shoe

Ballerinas

Everyday Matters Challenge: draw something with wings.

My first attempt, will have to do better next time.
This drawing of a wooden flying pig was done in pastels on black paper.

At the moment I am trying different mediums, trying to find my comfort zone.

An interesting angle, if nothing else. This drawing was done as an outline in pen on the reverse side, pressing firmly enough to make a mark on the back. The cardboard was flipped over and charcoal rubbed over the marks. Some white oil pastel was also used.

Fitting the body into a cube.
A succession of 10 second poses.

Let The Journey Begin....

Another life journey, another blog.
All my life I have dabbled in some kind of craft. I feel a need to do something with my hands, to reproduce, to create.
Can I draw, can I paint ? Well...no, but I want to!
I have started going to life drawing classes and enjoy the quick sketches we are required to produce in 20 seconds. Free, easy lines. I find when I have to spend too long on a sketch that my drawings become too 'tight'. Too wrong!
I have also joined the Everyday Matters Group . My idea behind this was to stretch myself by undertaking the weekly drawing challenge and drawing something I otherwise would not have. So, between EDM and the life drawing class I will be drawing at least a couple of times a week. Not all my efforts will find their way onto these pages, don't want to embarrass myself THAT much.
Here are a couple of drawings from my first life drawing class.