February 07, 2007
black drawing
A long time since my last life drawing session. Wednesday nights are not really that convenient. We had a black model tonight, that was hard work. Very different from drawing the Caucasian models I am used to. I don't think I ever drew a black model before, how odd. Proportions are different, the build of the head is very different, all the curves are in different places it seems. It was very useful, it forced me to really look, and assume nothing. I only show you an ultra short pose, the longer ones have too much struggle to be interesting. And he wasn't very good at sitting still, which didn't help. I wish we would have an Asian model next time.
Posted by eliane at February 7, 2007 10:22 PMYou've seen evolution in action. Eskimos, or whatever their political correct name is in Canada, are supposed to have very short limbs and a robust body, to help them keeping their body warmth. The people descended from Africa recently, have their longer limbs and tinier bodies, to help them shed their warmth.
Posted by: ijsbrand at February 8, 2007 06:52 AMI didn't know that, about body warmth, thanks. This guy did indeed have enormous arms and legs, don't look at the arms in this little drawing, they're pathetic.
Posted by: eliane at February 8, 2007 07:48 AMEn een (1) heel grote voet! :-)
Posted by: Cockie at February 8, 2007 04:18 PM