March 17, 2011

Detail In Pencil

Since I was sick last week, my teacher suggested I draw what I am painting.  Here is a start on the hand.

I have been thinking while copying this artwork.  In a world of throw away stuff, image blitzes, novelty - it's really something to study the skillful care that Thomas Eakins took in painting this.

It's also neat to study an American painting.

6 comments:

Kim said...

I agree. Nice drawing so far... I bet you are looking forward to your class tomorrow!

Keith said...

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it. For some reason I get nervous though. Thanks for commenting so much, Kim. Helps make me feel better in touch.

Kim said...

I want to be in touch with you. :-)

Kim said...

How is the garden?

Keith said...

Watered this morning. I'll take a picture or two :-)

Anonymous said...

Oh, good! I am excited to get back to my garden! Ha, ha!