Sketching With Bruce
Hi everyone. I’m being terrorized by a mosquito right now. Aargh. Get outta here you bastard! 
Anyway, the July 4th weekend has arrived and I’ll be heading upstate tomorrow morning with the family, right after I make my famous kick-ass cole slaw. My niece will enjoy swimming in the lake, while Auntie Claudie will probably fall asleep sunbathing and be no fun whatsoever!
Before I go, I’ll leave you all with some fun fast sketches by my friend Bruce Williams. Bruce and I had a private modeling session the other night, and I enjoyed it because Bruce is a man after my own heart; he likes quick poses, with lots of angles and curves, and creates drawings in a spontaneous, loosey-goosey style that captures the model’s movement. Throw in some great discussion about anatomy, cooking, and cats, and you have three delightful hours with a delightful guy. See you again soon, Bruce 
keithosaunders said,
July 2, 2011 at 12:04 am
HI Claudia,
I’ve been upstate all week at our place in Shokan. We’ve had it for 10 years but will be renting it long-term starting October since we now live in the Bay Area. We’ll miss our place in Ulster County.
artmodel said,
July 2, 2011 at 12:17 am
Hi Keith!
We will be in Fallsburg, which I believe is in Sullivan County (?). I hear that Shokan is very nice.
Even though it’s only temporary, welcome back to NY!!
Claudia
Rob said,
July 2, 2011 at 10:18 am
Nice, loose work; my style, too…or what I hope to achieve!
artmodel said,
July 4, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Rob,
You do achieve it. I have always loved the looseness in your figure work.
Thanks for commenting!
Claudia
Fred said,
July 3, 2011 at 9:11 am
Lovely lively drawings, Bruce. Claudia, I like the way you are able to adapt your posing style to the style of the artist you are working with!
artmodel said,
July 4, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Fred,
I definitely try to adapt. It’s easiest when you’ve known and worked with an artist for a long time, as I have with Bruce (and you!), and are familiar with what makes that artist tick, and what inspires them visually.
Thanks for your comments!
Claudia
Andrew said,
July 5, 2011 at 12:15 pm
I really like that last drawing. Nice pose. The drawing itself looks quick and loose without looking rushed. The mirrored pose in the upper left is a nice touch.
artmodel said,
July 6, 2011 at 11:41 am
Andrew,
The last one was a longer pose than the others. It was a ten minute I think. I agree, Bruce did a really nice job with it.
Thanks for your comments!
Claudia