Author Archives: Francis

Another 20-min croquis from March 17, + space around the model (added later) Of course, I could leave the original 20-min product as it was, as shown below. Yet it is my basic stance in drawing and painting to depict … Continue reading →

So, the flyer is done — the above is a “printed and scanned” image, so it’s dim. This open lecture by Dr. Miranda Schreuers is scheduled for 2 pm to around 4:30 pm, Tuesday, May 28th this year. Dr. Miranda was … Continue reading →

I joined another croquis session on March 17 — as usual, 20 minutes x 6 poses. I seem to focus on the atmosphere of the space + model, rather than the pure anatomy of the model’s physique or his/her mere … Continue reading →

Way below on February 9, I posted Stage 1 of this protest painting to calling LGBTs “unproductive” — Several weeks have passed since then, and I and still working on it. Here is Stage 2. Stage 2 of “Un(re)productive” Oil pastel … Continue reading →

Below on March 7, I showed the “lost” flip side of this flyer. Now, the flyer is currently under proofreading. Here it is, and I hope many will find Dr. Miranda’s lecture inspiring and helpful. As you see, the flyer’s … Continue reading →

I worked on the space around the model in another 20-min croquis from March 3. Please compare the image above with the one below. This particular pose creates the sense that the model is looking far into the upper left … Continue reading →

Another 20-min croquis from March 3. This was the fifth pose of the day. You see, I changed my drawing style a bit with this one, after drawing four other poses. I often try different styles at croquis sessions, to … Continue reading →

Below on February 25th, I showed a cartoon to be featured on a no-nuke flyer / flier (either will do). Now, I thought the flyer was to consist of two sides, the front in 4C and the flip side monochrome. … Continue reading →

Another 20-min croquis from March 3. As you can easily tell, this pose easily makes the viewer think of some capricious thoughts. So, in this croquis, I tried to make the model “lost in fickle thoughts” — did I succeed?? Just … Continue reading →

So, today, March 3, I joined a croquis session again — as usual, 20 minutes x 6 poses. Here is one from my six. As you probably can tell easily, this pose, seen from my angle, creates the sense of “looking … Continue reading →