It’s been called to my attention that while I post drawings of female nudes front and rear I don’t post male nude drawings full front.
I am so used to seeing women bare it all in the media that I don’t think twice about my female drawings. I wonder if, deep down, I’m actually a prude?
Charcoal sketches
Graphite pencil sketch
Graphite pencil sketch
Here’s to woman’s liberation and male, dare I say, penile picture poses!
Your drawings are really neat – male and female. I think we’re trained through the media that women’s nudity is okay but male nudity is not. Odd that there is a double standard, right? Keep up the good work! I enjoy reading your blog. Thank you for sharing your various talents. It’s encouraging! http://www.dianeweidenbenner.com
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Diane,
Thank you! My “various” talents are indeed various — I used to get down on myself for being a dilettante at many things and a master of none but now I just give myself permission to dabble.
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I have created a lot of drawings in my days (sold one 20 minute female nude drawing for $800 in a silent auction). And I unapologetically always prefer the female model because they are enjoyable to draw (with their graceful lines, fleshing interiors, colorful intriguing facial features, and a wide variety of story telling opportunities). I also don’t find anything enjoyable in drawing the male body because it does not offer any of the above. Frankly, if I am going to spend time staring at a penis, I would much rather be playing with it!
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Jan,
I agree females are more fun to draw! You make me REALLY laugh with your last comment . . . only YOU would think of that AND dare to write it!!!!!!!!!
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Judy, I am relieved to hear you are not mad at me for being so frank. This morning I woke up and almost deleted the entry out of concern I had been too honest on your blog. But then,I decided to follow the example of artist, Beatrice Woods (a very gutsy woman who lived a very colorful long life, died at 105 in 1998): “My life is full of mistakes. They’re like pebbles that make a good road.”
Here’s to our friendship!;-) 🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆
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Jan,
Oh my goodness my dear friend – I laughed out loud the first time I read your comment. I just haven’t had the energy to do anything on the computer that’s why it took so long for me to respond to all the comments. Now, when I read it to respond I laughed all over again!
I saw Beatrice Woods at her home in Ojai. She was in her 90’s. She was “attended” by a very virile, very young man. She was dressed in full regalia and held “court” with the visitors – literally. She was quite a dame, in the best sense of the word.
Love you!
j.
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I’m imagining how the models felt… Hmm…
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Jacqui,
I imagine the models feel pretty good – they are able to sit and meditate while getting paid $20/hour.
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(oops – hit the post button too soon)
You’ve captured the contrapposto of the two women perfectly – bodies twisted and balanced unevenly, so life like. The gestural lines everywhere add life and interest. No wonder you enjoy the classes so much.
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Shari B-P,
Is the contrapposto above or below the waist?
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Judy, you are improving exponentially. I really like these drawings. Beautifully done.
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Shari,
THANK YOU! I so appreciate your encouragement. I really do.
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I’ve said it before: you are an amazing artist, Judy. Glad to see that you are still out there sketchin’.
BTW, the Critique Group isn’t nearly as much fun without you.
Chuck
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Chuck,
Amazing may be stretching it but I’ll take your compliment!!!
BTW – that’s why I left the group – i wasn’t having “fun” – which in my advanced years is becoming the number one criteria!
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You provide me entertainment & art appreciation.
Sent from my iPhone Linda
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Linda,
Glad to be able to combine both for you!!
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