Drawing Life: Dan and Andrea

Dan is a Geologist (And Secretly, A Pro Violinist), 20-minute live drawing, 18"x24" by Melissa Carmon

With live drawing you are on the clock, and every stroke counts.

Last week, I drew Dan and his wife, Andrea.  As many of you know, I nearly became a geologist at one point in life, so it was interesting to hear from someone who works in the field.  

Andrea, 30-minute live drawing, 18 x 24

I decided to use both graphite and Conté crayon for Andrea's portrait, which is why it's a bit lighter overall in tone. It's an experimental effect, and one I might use again.  Personally, I love the matte finish of Conté, as opposed to the shine of graphite, but each has a different range of effects where it can really perform well.