Figure Drawing, Session 3

We had an outstanding model at our last drawing session. She has lovely features and dressed in an interesting costume of a black skirt, frilly gauzy top and black stiletto boots. I tried to suggest her tattoos and not go over board on them.

I started with charcoal:

Then moved to watercolor:

I have mixed feelings about long poses. I much prefer doing gestures and quick 20 minutes to keep things fresh. But, admittedly, longer poses give more opportunity to study. And more opportunity to overwork it. So I draw the same pose a couple times.