Some (bad photos of) Drawings

From our drawing module, I've really enjoyed this, having not really drawn properly for myself for quite a while, this kind-of forced me back into it and has really inspired me, artistically and personally. Funny isn't it?

People are my main focus here, allthough 'people, animals and articulation' are my choices of personal research.


This is from our very first drawing session, which was about 'mark-making' which I hated, and when we were told to 'do something' with the samples (all the bits of collage), I decided to turn it into something I loved, namely Neil. The samples reminded me of different thoughts and ideas and emotions, so here he is thinking weird and wonderful things, allthough in truth, when the photograph was taken he was probably thinking about what to have for tea. Its about A3.







This is a graphite sketch of the photographer Loren Cameron, he is transgender (I hope that's the correct term...) but you would not be able to tell, he's so masculine and actually a very good looking guy. I saw him on a T.V programme and immediately wanted to draw him, from his own self-portraits which are beautiful. This idea of sexuality not being what it seems interested me, girl/boy/male/female, they're only words, but so important to define who we are.



And then there's this guy. I saw him first when I was about 16, maybe 15, my boyfriend at the time knew him and said 'hi' at the bus station. From then on I kept noticing him when I was out in pubs and clubs (yes, I know, at 15) and always thought he would be great to draw. So finally, at 20 I had a genuine reason, and some genuine confindance to ask, and he said yes. So hopefully over christmas I will be doing some life drawing with him, but untill then here are some sketches from his (many) photographs on facebook and myspace.







I think what appeals to me is just how sure of himself he appears, and how aniamated and alive and un-inhibited with himself and his body. A part of me is worried that when I actually meet him he will be different to how I envisage him, and I think that will possibly spoil these drawings for me. But for now, I am really pleased with them. And sorry for the rubbish quality of photographs. I would scan them, but I've lost the cable that connects it to the electricity that makes it work.

These are only a few of the drawings I have done for this so far, Ive got some more to photograph/scan in and will upload them. During the presentation of them my work was compared to Otto Dix, a German Critical Realist, who I've researched and am quite flattered! Also suggested to have a look at Hans Bellmer, who I also really like, but all the books at the library were out. Good old Wikipedia for now, but his ball joint dolls and drawings are really my kind of thing. Its funny getting back into more arty drawing, not designing or technical or anything. Also having an interest in the Stuckists and joining in their demo has inspired me to do more.