Statement and characteristics in time allocated
One hour was enough time to work on the proportions of the figure, which was a self-portrait in a mirror. However, I did go back to the drawing to add a little rendering around cast shadows and would like to add more to the facial features.
The main problems were working on the proportions of the hand and handling the foreshortening of the forearm. When capturing the figure I'm always mindful that drawing what I 'think' I know and drawing observationally are very different things. When depicting a challenging part of a drawing, I try to abstract the subject matter and find reference points. When dealing with the foreshortening of the forearm and hand my reference points were the crease at the armpit, the elbow, wrist and tip of the little finger. And all the time I was checking horizontal positioning and using my ear and nose as vertical references.
I am pleased with how this drawing turned out and I'm especially happy with the foreshortening and the solidity of the hand resting on the edge of my easel. I get a sense that the hand is firmly placed with my little finger hanging over the edge.
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