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 paper560 x 750mmsold
Elbow Prop 1
Watercolour & pencil on paper560 x 750mmWoman Looking Out
(Relief). Oil & mixed media on foamboard800 x 1100mm
Shadow
Watercolour on paper560 x 750mmStoolseat
Watercolour & pastel on paper560 x 750mm
Back View
Watercolour & graphite on paper560 x 750mmElbow Prop 2
Watercolour on paper560 x 750mm
Figure In Space
(Relief). Acrylic on foamboard580 x 780mmArms On Knees
Watercolour, pastel & pencil on paper560 x 660mm
Curled Man
Watercolour & pencil on card450 x 310mmLying Figures
Watercolour on paper560 x 750mm
Lying Man
Watercolour & pastel on paper550 x 760 mm