This week's comment: Sometimes I like to draw by using the side of the charcoal to sweep along the curves of the muscles.

That creates a direction for the eyes to travel. The viewer starts at her arm, follows the line down her torso

and down the opposite leg. Our beautiful model, Michelle, thought her pose was too dramatic.

I thought it was terrific.You can see a more realistic portrait of Michelle on my portraits page. - Miriam 07-20-08