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Isabel Chiang · 11-21-2005, 05:09 AM

Hello,

long time no post. It's good to be back.

Right now, it's the beginning of summer holiday in Australia. Hopefully I can get more drawings done.

This is my latest drawing, the biggest regret is working on Grey paper. I can visualize a much better version of this drawing if I had used paper with warmer colors. Any way, what's done is DONE. I can only hope to do better next time.

The model is my German friend Dina, did a drawing of her last year( http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/322/dinada6oo.jpg ), this one is my attemp at a looser approach.

15" X 20"

2B, 4B graphite pencils + Cretacolor Nero #1 + red & pink colored pencils + white pastel on grey Canson paper.

A bigger image can be found here: http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4...tefinal1qa.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Jimmie Arroyo · 11-21-2005, 06:31 AM

Isabel, I think you did an incredible job and I believe it still works, regardless of paper color. Having red may have adjusted better with a warm ground, but I don't believe it hurt it either. Glad to see you're working on your drawings again. You had to put the pastels aside, but would love to see one of your friends done in colored pencil for which you have a great skill. Your little cartoons have great life also. Keep working!

Isabel Chiang · 11-21-2005, 08:27 AM

Thanks Jimmie! It's always a pleasure to hear from you!

Colored pencils.... well,it's a Very time consuming medium. Um... I don't know if I have the patience to do it again. I'm planning to do a few watercolor landscape paintings though.

When did you see my cartoon? Oh did you see it on AP? I remember seeing your work there a long time ago. What happened? I really think you should keep posting your work there. That forum is becoming too one sided lately. It'd be great to see some of your work there. Your stylish and refreshing work will certainly open some of their eyes.

Alexandra Tyng · 11-21-2005, 10:21 AM

Isabel,

Another amazing drawing. I'm always bowled over by the life and character that you capture in people. It's especially evident in the faces. She's so real, attractive but individual, the opposite of generic beauty. Looking at one of your drawings is like getting a glimpse of your life as told though the people you know. I like your attempt to loosen up, too--very successfully rendered.

Alex

Marcus Lim · 11-21-2005, 09:29 PM

Hey "Leng Loi" (Pretty girl)!
Yet another piece of amazing work again! =:O
How many hours did you work on this piece?

Geary Wootten · 11-22-2005, 02:13 AM

What can I say Isabel that I haven't said before? Okay, I'll try.

This is just a great rendering in so many ways. It's a super friendly relaxed pose with a very fresh perspective. The drawing is very modern and unique...just like it's young master. Bravo Ms Chiang!

~Geary

Chris Saper · 11-24-2005, 10:31 PM

Isabel,

Thanks for posting - what in engaging and original composition!