New Sketches of Susan Monson

Susan Monson -- actress and model extraordinaire -- brought her amazing creative energy to the figure group at CR Framing this week with two new characters.  Femme-fatale Artemis was decked out in a slinky leather body-suit and armed with two (toy) guns.  "The" is a character primping and practicing for a big audition, dressed to the nines in a shiny mini-dress, blue feather boa and shocking pink wig.  It's fun to see Susan morph into these characters and inhabit them, and it's a real treat to draw her.

"Artemis"
charcoal and pastel on brown paper

"THE Auditions"
charcoal and pastel on brown paper

"THE Prepares for her Audition"
charcoal and pastel on brown paper







Hunny's Bunny

"Hunny with Fans", acrylic on canvas

"Hunny and Basil", acrylic on canvas

Hunny Bunny (Christina Lowery) delighted us by bringing her bunny, Basil, to the figure group.  Turns out Basil is a natural.  Next stop -- Project Runway!  Sketched at Peterson Studios, January 28, 2013.

Blue Princess



"Princess, Kneeling Pose", acrylic on canvas



"Princess, Seated Pose", acrylic on canvas



"Princess, Standing Pose", acrylic on canvas

 

This beautiful model's name is Princess Adoness.  Her outfit was an amazing combination of leather, spandex and spikes -- so interesting and challenging to draw!  Sketched at the figure group at CR Framing, January 21, 2013.

Pig Reflects

"Pig Reflects", oil on canvas, 12" x 12"
Created December 30, 2012.

Year's end, a good time for quiet reflection.  Cheers, everyone!

Rubber Bunny

"Rubber Bunny", acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16"
December 16, 2012

I love this vintage bunny's personality and his wonderful sculptural quality.  I just recently discovered the amazing artist J.C. Leyendecker, and I was inspired by his style as I painted this.  There's a great exhibit of Leyendecker's work at the Haggin Museum in Stockton going on right now -- I highly recommend it!

Creamer and Apple Slices

"Creamer and Apple Slices", oil on canvas, 12" x 9"
December 6, 2012

Here's another step in my quest to paint a little more realistically, without losing my own quirky vision.  I hope you like it!

Minx

"Minx, Seated Pose", acrylic on canvas panel, 11" x 14"
December 3, 2012

"Minx, Horizontal", acrylic on canvas panel, 8" x 16"
December 3, 2012



Our model at the figure sketching group this week was Susan Monson, a beautiful actress and creative spirit.  Susan invented three characters for us, complete with elaborate costumes and personalities that inspired her poses.  This character is "Minx", a voluptuous platinum blonde all decked out in bright red lace, satin and feathers.  Our fearless leader, Big Al Lopez, invited a fantastic jazz group to serenade us and the evening was pure fun!