[Jimmie Arroyo]

Hi,

It's been a while since I posted anything. I've been moving very slow with the pastels. I can't get a flow going with them, I'm working with no confidence. Being stressed all the time isn't helping any.

Anyway, I realized I had'nt finished anything this year, so I decided to do a drawing with carbons. The Rubens show at the Met helped this decision along with David Draime's last post. It's 20x14" on gray Magnani Pescia, a paper I've never tried before. I like using it and it's color, but the fibers tear. Not terribly, but it's heavier than Stonehenge, so it should take somewhat of a beating. I hope.

I don't know the model's name which is why it's currently called "Korrine's Mom". I went to take pictures of Korrine, but her mom and I started talking and I learned she has a great appreciation for art. I asked her to pose also and she jumped at the chance immediately. She was very cool about the whole thing.

Thanks for looking.