Nudes with Values

[Steven Sweeney]

Perhaps there's a better place for this, but I'll leave that to the current administrators . . .

Having just said in another thread that I have no occasion anymore to work from nude models, I realize nonetheless that for those drawings and paintings I have done, there are precious few venues for display, so I might as well use this Forum thread for its intended purposes. I actually had to quit displaying them in my studio work space (before it burned down), which was in, let

[Steven Sweeney]

That last one looks pretty bad on my monitor, but that's not unusual, running images through AOL's browser. If it looks awful to everyone else, I'll try to snap another photo -- though I'm afraid the drawing itself is in that closet, which is 1250 miles away from my snowbound position.

[Sharon Knettell]

Steven,

She is lovely. The sketch is beautifully done also.

This SO HARD to do, as I learned during the figure drawing classes I went to. We were not fortunate to learn the sight size technique then. This show how the proper technique combined with talent and knowledge can result in such a beautiful drawing.

This is the way we all should begin.

[Sharon Knettell]

PS.

Lets see some more!

[Scott Bartner]

Originally Posted by Sharon Knettell

PS. Lets see some more!

I think your drawings are extremely well done and would love to see more as well.

There is something really intriguing about the standing nude and I can't quite put my finger on it. It has a turn-of-the-century quality about it, but also something surreal, Duchamp-esque. Perhaps it's that stand she's holding. I think it's brilliant.

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Steven, I always read your posts with great interest, and these drawings are just a confirmation of your insight in representational art.
Scott is right, there is something very special to them. They remind me of William Bailey nude works.
Many thanks for posting them
Ilaria

[Cindy Procious]

This is the first time (I think) I've seen your work, and it was worth the wait. She is, indeed, beautiful, and your drawing from life so finely executed.

Thanks so much for sharing. And, share more!

[Alexandra Tyng]

Steven,

Wow, these are fine drawings! The man's foreshortened leg is very well done with a minimum of fuss. I want to see more of your work, too.

[Steven Sweeney]

Originally Posted by Alexandra Tyng

The man's foreshortened leg is very well done with a minimum of fuss.

That

[Garth Herrick]

Steve,

I also want to compliment and thank you for posting your perfectly finished nudes! It is a treat to view your work, and it will be great to see more.

Seeing these make me want to find a similar multi session, long term pose opportunity. The best I can get with the life drawing group I am currently with is a twenty minute pose. Sometimes that seems like too much time; especially if it gets off to a bad start. There just is not time for all the refined observation you have mastered. Time to find a group that likes to do longer poses!

Garth