Drawing the Human Figure chapter 12
In this quick sketch, the artist’s main intent was to capture
the expression of this older woman, which is similar to the
expression of her small dog. This similarity obviously caught
the artist’s attention, and so he focused on her face and only
very simply suggested her clothing. The dog was treated in
the same way; the dog’s expression was developed, but the
body was drawn very economically. This sketch has captured
an expression forever!
Woman with Companion,by Dean FisherTIP
Take Your Sketch Book with You
You can practice your drawing skills on trains,
at airports, or whenever you are sitting around
and waiting. Learning to draw quickly will
sharpen your skills and force you to simplify
what you are seeing in front of you.