Cathy Denford Figures 2

Working fast to paint a model fully from life, I use watercolour applied with large brushes, leaving areas of the paper clear to indicate highlights on the figure. Pencil or pastel line can help suggest form.

Sometimes I choose to work with a 3rd dimension. Reliefs create lighting and shadow effects. Forms gain more solidity. Flowing line, light tones and simplified shapes work against the static, hard edges of the foamboard medium to keep a sense of movement.

Sitting
Watercolour on paper

560 x 750mm

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Elbow Prop 1
Watercolour & pencil on paper

560 x 750mm

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Woman Looking Out
(Relief). Oil & mixed media on foamboard

800 x 1100mm
Shadow
Watercolour on paper

560 x 750mm

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Stoolseat
Watercolour & pastel on paper

560 x 750mm

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Back View
Watercolour & graphite on paper

560 x 750mm

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Elbow Prop 2
Watercolour on paper

560 x 750mm

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Figure In Space
(Relief). Acrylic on foamboard

580 x 780mm

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Arms On Knees
Watercolour, pastel & pencil on paper

560 x 660mm

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Curled Man
Watercolour & pencil on card

450 x 310mm
Lying Figures
Watercolour on paper

560 x 750mm
Lying Man
Watercolour & pastel on paper

550 x 760 mm

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