Figure drawing of NMA model Amy

[Timo Kähara]

Graphite (8B) and pastel on toned paper. Loved the pose.

[Peter Anton]

Looks fantastic! The only things that stand out to me are (1) the shadow of the hand on the ground looks a bit cartoonish and distracting (2) the trapezius area looks like it might need to be a bit fuller (3) the toes on the supporting foot look really flattened out

[Boris Cruse]

Agree with Peter’s comments.
Be amazing to see those feet feel they are taking the weight.
May not be relevant – I often start figure drawing from the ground or feet up.

[Timo Kähara]

Thanks for your feedback, Peter and Boris!
Indeed, that shadow of the hand looks a bit cartoonish. At closer look you see the shadow of six fingers. Well, that wasn’t planned that way but was rather a “happy accident” as Bob Ross used to say 🙂 I don’t mind, but rather like if an artwork has a little quirk in it.
All in all I tried to be as similar to the reference photo as reasonably possible. It took me few days to draw, so eventually an artist has to let go, and put one’s pencil down.
Cheers!

PS. More of my drawing and paintings on my Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/timokaharaart/

• This reply was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by Timo Kähara.
• This reply was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by Timo Kähara.
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[Boris Cruse]

Some lovely stuff on your Instagram page. Agreed – Quirks are good.

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