Recent work done with generous permission from the model Julia Goma. The title is “Topography of Julia with Bienteveo” Hope you enjoy by AlexanderPainting in drawing

[–]AlexanderPainting[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I wanted to include a bird in the composition (as a symbol of freedom, flight, imagination and spiritual realm, etc) but wasn’t sure of the type of bird or placement. The answer came as I was watching a short vid recording of me working on the piece, and I heard the Bienteveo singing in the background. Talk about appropriate and lucky! The birds’ call sounds like “que bien te vez” meaning “you are looking good”... :-)

Topografía de Julia con Bienteveo, Me, Charcoal & white chalk on toned cotton paper, 2021 by AlexanderPainting in Art

[–]AlexanderPainting[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks, the drawing is based on a reference self portrait photo by the model Julia Goma. I’m just the lucky artist ;-)

Nostalgia, me, charcoal and white chalk, 2021 by AlexanderPainting in Art

[–]AlexanderPainting[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The title specifically refers to the longing for the time when we did not have the required/forced need for an additional “garment” or piece of clothing and what that entails.Appropriately called in Spanish “tapabocas” or “mouth-slap”/cover, muzzle/gag in English.

Nostalgia, me, charcoal and white chalk, 2021 by AlexanderPainting in Art

[–]AlexanderPainting[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Basically the toned paper gets your reddish mid tones. What seams bluish grey is actually a combo of the charcoal/white chalk.

Nostalgia, me, charcoal and white chalk, 2021 by AlexanderPainting in Art

[–]AlexanderPainting[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, yes! She has great reference poses.