Quick life class studies

A master at work here Derek absolutely superb

Lovely fluid lines; quite often the best work comes from when there's no time for measuring and thinking too much, doesn't it.

Too kind dennis and Caroline and yes the pressure of speed does spur me on, but I am a quick worker.

Do you know Derek, in my mind I can sketch like this but as soon as the pencil goes in my hand I freeze up. I draw one line and then the eraser comes out. Sigh!

Dump the eraser first of all, then keep at it. Life was first classes I attempted and it was damn hard and still thin so but I seem to manage it, but haven't done any for years. The hardest was much much later when I fiddled my place on a week, life in oils all day everyday for a week amongst several pros I was in awe of. Came out unharmed. Some were a bit precious but most helpful.

Great sketching. Yes, no time for rubbing out!

Brilliant stuff, especially in the time spent.

Thank you Gudrun and Marjorie

drawing is your forte Derek

You mean I can't paint David? LOL thanks, yes luckily but now straight lines freehand are a problem.

They are really good Derek and three minutes feels very short. I certainly wouldn't have enough time to do anything.

yes yes you can paint and draw but you are a draughtsman

Super sketches Derek

As Dennis said you are a master at this Derek.

Great, full of life and vitality.

Thanks Satu, we had some less than 3 mins with just the drape I think. Thanks David very kind, thanks Russell, Sarah and Sylvia

I couldn't do that in three minutes! Just doing the few life sketches that I've done, I know how hard it is to get some sort of resemblance to the forms. I much prefer this type of lively/scratchy sketch to the more detailed pieces. Thanks for posting Derek.

Appreciated Fiona.

Superb sketches, Derek. The lines are loose and lively, and you've captured a lot of vitality in the poses.

Thanks Seok