Closeup of 'Amanda 2'

Jimmie Arroyo · 04-12-2004, 01:08 AM

This is a close-up of a nude I finished recently done with charcoal on 14" x 21" Fabriano Ingres. The color I believe is 'Celeste' which is a beautiful blue/green. You can view the full work at my site at this page . If it is improper to use this link, I will understand if it needs to be edited. Or if the whole thread needs to be removed, then I'll understand that also. Thanks.

Garth Herrick · 04-12-2004, 12:42 PM

Jimmie,

I think this drawing, like all of yours is just fabulous. I can sense how you must have been inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's drawings at the MET exhibition last year. I am curious about your working methods and the amount of time required for a drawing of this quality.

Thanks.

David Draime · 04-12-2004, 02:05 PM

Jimmie, this one is fantastic! I particularly love the exquisite and judicious use of the white for highlights. Beautiful!

-David

Chris Saper · 04-12-2004, 10:45 PM

Lovely again, Jimmie. The link is just fine, thanks.

Jimmie Arroyo · 04-13-2004, 09:41 AM

Thanks all.

Quote:

I am curious about your working methods and the amount of time required for a drawing of this quality.

I am still new at charcoals and am only using pencils at this point. I find myself blending in the early stages of the piece trying to find good values. As I progress, I start to add visible strokes and blend here and there if I go too strong. I finish by doing exclusively strokes.
If it helps more, I have a page on my site during this piece's development. I don't really time myself, but I believe it's around twenty-five to thirty hours.

Thanks again.

Michele Rushworth · 04-18-2004, 10:24 AM

Jimmie, your work in general has a power and substance that I believe many galleries would be delighted to show, especially in the New York area.

If I were you I would package the best ones up in a portfolio, tuck them under your arm and show them to a whole bunch of galleries. Carefully choose galleries that show representaional work with a bit of an edge, not the touristy ones that show pretty landscapes. These drawings will get (and should get) a lot of positive attention and sales. Go for it!