Recently, my Osher Lifelong Learning Institute class at CMU was fortunate to get to draw model Robin. We took inspiration from artist Donna Howell-Sickles, who creates mixed media paintings of cowgirls.
Robin took on the role of Howell-Sickles' cowgirl in her poses, expressing pluck and strength.
My class experimented with using bold colors in our artworks, as Donna Howell-Sickles does in her paintings. And we practiced drawing a 4-minute gesture of Robin's long pose on newsprint before creating our final drawings on good paper.
Here are David's drawings, first the 4-minute gesture:
I love how he used his red pastel to dramatic effect. Using a color in more than one spot in your composition helps to connect the elements of the artwork, creating unity.
Many thanks to model Robin for an inspiring drawing session!
If you'd like to see more of Donna Howell-Sickles' art, check out her website here:
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