Stef

Isabel Chiang · 06-11-2005, 01:37 AM

My school final exam's coming up in 2 weeks time, have to study more now. But I won't let exam stops me from drawing altogether. I came up with a new solution this time. During the day, I'll study at my college library till 8-10 pm, then, I'll come home to draw for 2-3 hrs at night. I also brought a sketch book to the library , so that I can sketch something whenever I feel too bored to study.

Here's a drawing I started at school and finished at home yesterday. This is a lot looser and smaller than my other work, only took me a couple of hours as opposed to 50-100 hrs I usually spend on a life size graphite portrait. I enjoy both styles nonetheless.

Stef is an Australian-Italian, one of my classmates from College. We did a marketing research project together last month. This is a study for my up coming Pastel painting (it'll be my first pastel portrait, I'm so scared), I'll be doing a few more sketches of the same model in the next couple of days. Thanks for looking!

2B graphite and Cretacolor Nero Pencils on slightly grey toned stonehenge paper.

Approx. 11" X 14"

Mary Sparrow · 06-11-2005, 07:17 AM

Beautiful work Isabel!

Isabel Chiang · 06-11-2005, 07:36 AM

Thank you very much, Mary!!! I'm glad you like it.

Jimmie Arroyo · 06-11-2005, 07:11 PM

Fantastic work!

It's great to see you try different styles and your willingness to do so at an early stage in life. I was very stern about doing detailed, more photo-realistic work for many years after college, and would'nt allow myself the freedom of working loose. Keep your mind open, don't stop working, and I believe you'll reach a level of maturity in your work well beyond your years.

If you ever decide to take time off from your art, PM me and I'll nag you and scare you with my own regrets to keep you working!!!

Carol Norton · 06-11-2005, 09:05 PM

All I can say is , "OH, WOW, ISABEL. BEAUTIFUL." THIS MAKES ME WANT TO DRAW WITH GRAPHITE! Thank you for posting.
Carol Norton

Marcus Lim · 06-12-2005, 06:49 AM

I certainly like the life it exudes, with your looser lines now. You've definitely taken the next step up for yourself!

Terri Ficenec · 06-14-2005, 08:05 AM

Isabel, this wonderfully and sensitively done! I like this looser approach for you too. Can't wait to see what you do with the pastels. . .

Patricia Joyce · 06-14-2005, 10:29 AM

Isabel,

This portrait is extremely well executed and very entertaining to view for its energy.

Very, very appealing! Keep up the good work. And I applaud your devotion to your art. It is definitely paying off by these beautiful portraits you have been posting.