Drawing from the model in the studio is my favorite way to spend time. And it’s so wonderful to draw someone like Kika, a true performer who becomes many different people on the model stand. The last four days I had the opportunity to teach and draw with some wonderful artists in our Dalvero Academy advanced group. Below are some drawings of the always fabulous Kika, in her many forms…
As an Amazon warrior (above) and a back view of a pink-ish 1920s flapper girl (below)
The one above is a little fierce! And in the outfit below, she felt at times like an Italian operatic diva – –
Or perhaps a Wagnerian Valkyrie, as in the drawing below…
Then she turned into a Pre-Raphaelite dream woman, below…
And finally, a big pouf of pink with attitude!
Like I said, I love to draw the model, especially one who invites you to take so many liberties as Kika does. Ready to head back to the studio for some more!
I don’t know how you do it. I could never draw so quickly and have it turn out so brilliant. Perfection.
Hey Tommy, thank you for saying that, you’re very kind. I’ll let you know the next time we are having an open house at our Brooklyn studio – you can come draw with us!