I'm in awe of the top line of the forearm shown on the close up just above. I'm so heavy handed with charcoal, even with vine. I remember seeing Sherrie McGraw draw that way too, so much variety in one line, and it came from a very light touch.
The focus of this workshop was anatomy. I had to learn anatomy to be an occupational therapist, and it has definitely helped my drawing. At the same time, I've heard Sherrie McGraw point out that students can get so hung up on anatomy that they get paralyzed, and are unable to draw the beauty that is standing right in front of them.
I've found both perspectives to be true. It seems beautiful drawings are born from both knowing and forgetting.
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