Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Drawing Practice

I'm taking some time off from painting.  It feels really strange, but I need some vacation time.  And I want to hang out with the kids before school starts, I have a lot of paintings to frame, and I need to get things done around the house that I've been neglecting.  I'm forcing myself to stay away from the easel for a while, because otherwise I won't get anything done.

Since I don't have any new paintings to show, and likely won't for another month or so, I thought I'd show you a quick one I did a while ago just for drawing practice.  Of course, it's not perfect, but that's the beauty of doing something just for practice.  I don't have to try to make it perfect.  I take it as far as my mood allows, then it gets thrown into a box.



10" x 8"
Soft Pastel on Suede Matboard


I hope the remainder of your summer is excellent, and I will see you in the fall.  

11 comments:

  1. artbyakikoAugust 17, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Beautiful, as always, and you call this "not perfect"!?!
    Have a great summer, Kari!

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  2. Kari TirrellAugust 18, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Thanks, Akiko!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    What an intense gaze. Very striking.

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  4. Ida M. GlazierAugust 21, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    I still think your art is amazing, and this quick little practise drawing just proves I am right!! Beautiful work, Kerri.

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  5. Kari TirrellAugust 21, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Thank you, R!

    Thanks, Ida - that's very nice of you to say. :)

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  6. Becky JoyAugust 25, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Beautiful pastel. Your work is tremendous.

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  7. Kari TirrellAugust 25, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Thank you, Becky!

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  8. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingOctober 29, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Beautiful! That is a quick little piece???

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  9. Kari TirrellOctober 30, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Thanks, Carol, I'm glad you think so! My larger paintings usually take at least a week, so if I can do a sketch in a few hours I call that quick!

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  10. peebeeNovember 18, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    WOW! I have just bought my first set of pastels to try. Usually use acrylics.The realism in your work is incredible. You have inspired me.

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  11. Kari TirrellNovember 19, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Thank you! I hope you have great fun with your pastels! Happy painting.

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