Linda: Thanks for your input.
I went again yesterday and had a model who was poorly lit with no real strong highlights or shadows. Further, he had pockmarked skin, and a mustache and goatee that obscured a lot of things. It is surprising when you combine these factors how terribly bad your result can be!
I did try to keep the lines at a minium this time and in spite of the factors, it was a learning experience. I chucked the Arches paper I had bought about 1/3 into the class and went and got some Fabrino charcoal paper - world of difference.
Would really love to see your first sauce paintings. We are all friends here and you will be seeing a lot of "dogs" from me in the future - I don't want to be alone!
