Daydreamer from above
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 26th, 2008
Katrina Willis, Daydreamer from above, 2008.
Pastel on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches. © The Artist
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Contemplation 2
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 26th, 2008
I didn’t really get a photo of the second painting I completed at the Orchard, but here is are photos of the progress mid-picture.
Contemplation 1
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 25th, 2008
Katrina Willis, Contemplation 1, 2008.
Oil on Canvas, 24 x 36 inches. © The Artist
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This weekend I painted live at the building of the Orchard community in Aurora. This was the first of three 24×36 figurative gesture paintings I completed in a little under one hour each. The model, Essex, was such a trooper! He sat the entire length without a single break - amazing. I enjoyed the entire experience. More pictures to come soon!
Thoughtful
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 22nd, 2008
Katrina Willis, Thoughtful), 2008.
Oil on Linen, 16 x 20 inches. © The Artist
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Same song, second verse. More studies on contemplation. This is a larger study of Mark in monochrome– needless to say: he was overdue! : ) I’ll post again on Monday. Have a great weekend!
The Thinker (on the train)
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 21st, 2008
Katrina Willis, The Thinker (on the train), 2008.
Graphite pencil on toned paper, heightened with white, 9 x 12 inches. © The Artist
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I’m working on a special drawing series this week on contemplation, so a lot of my sketches have been exploring multiple modes for what that might look like. I’m also shamelessly stealing my title from Rodin today, too.
On a related note, we’ve opened up a Facebook fan page for Katrina Willis Studio! We’d love to have your support, so if you’re on Facebook, go check it out!
Copper Earrings
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 18th, 2008
Katrina Willis, Copper Earrings, 2008.
Pastel on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches. © The Artist
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Okay, I admit - I’m on a little pastel kick. I’ve been considering the temperature of color with more and more sensitivity, and it’s fun to experiment with different media. Pastels are especially challenging because, unlike painting, you’re stuck with the color value of the stick. But I love challenges, so I would say this fits right in line with a solid challenge. Check back tomorrow for a new picture.
At the window
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 15th, 2008
Katrina Willis, At the Window, 2008.
Pastel on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches. © The Artist
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Katrina Willis, At the Window (detail), 2008.
Pastel on toned paper. © The Artist
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I drew myself at the window earlier today in pastel- here is the sketch and a close up. I love the softness pastel lends to a picture. I do not enjoy the dust! Happy Friday everyone!
Texas wants you anyway
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 14th, 2008
Katrina Willis, Texas Wants You Anyway, 2008.
Graphite on toned paper, heightened with white, 9 x 12 inches. © The Artist
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This is a funny drawing. I was so fortunate to get to spend some time with my good friends today in downtown Chicago. The day was beautiful, but we inevitably ran into some good ol’ southern accents - from the looks of things, these noises came out of tourists. I love the mixing of cultures in the city. Plus, spending time in the sunshine is so wonderful when the weather is so moderate. So, back to the drawing- I didn’t take the chance to draw one person from life today, so this is a collaborate drawing from some of my smaller sketches. On occasion, I like to draw a bunch of noses, or a bunch of eyes… just for the sake of study. The hair reminds me of ‘big Texas hair’, hence the title. …Loving the sunshine!
Gypsy Girl
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 13th, 2008
Katrina Willis, Gypsy Girl, 2008.
Graphite pencil on toned paper, heightened with white, 3 x 5 inches. © The Artist
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I’m really excited about modeling the form. This is a tiny sketch - this girl reminds me of some wonderful Sargent pictures. I am about to start a series inspired by some of his work, so keep your eyes peeled!
Fleeting
Written by: Katrina Willis
August 12th, 2008
Katrina Willis, Fleeting, 2008.
Graphite pencil on toned paper, heightened with white, 9 x 12 inches. © The Artist
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This may have been my fastest drawing in the history of drawings! (Well… with one exception - there was that 30 second gesture drawing that ACU purchased in 2002…) I maybe spent five minutes on this before Mark had to run.
