the art of Will Terrell

I got to hang out at the figure drawing group picnic this weekend. It was good brisket and brownies, and great company. We had our model Casey pose for us outside for a change. Clothed of course, don’t want to get the neighbors talking. It was fun. I always rush when I do figure drawing for some reason. I guess because I haven’t been in the routine of it for so long that I don’t feel comfortable like I used to. So I did this quick gray wash sketch and hung out the rest of the time. I think it turned out alright.

-Will

Quick digital sketch for warm-up.

–Will

I’ve been working a lot lately. Got a little fried today, so I decided to step back and do some fun art. This digital painting was from a photo, took about an hour. I’m really happy with it. I’m starting to get used to adding all the different colors into the skin tone. Also getting used to using larger brushes at low opacity to get a cleaner look. Its so contradictory don’t you think? I used to think it took little brushes to get realism, but nope.

–Will

New painting. Did this a couple nights ago. It’s a reproduction of an old Jack Cole playboy cartoon. I really dig his stuff. I’m really enjoying watercolors now too. –Will Terrell

I’ve been working my way back to figure drawing lately. Finally putting all the practice to use. Did a bunch of magazine sketches, and then had a friend model for me. I intend to do a lot more figure drawing in ’07, leading up to going back to Watts Atelier in the fall.

These are turning out a lot better than the last time I was doing figure drawing. I’ve learned to be more relaxed about my lines. Not just gashing out black core shadows like before. Getting there…

–Will Terrell

Did a bunch of sketches today and last night to clear my head and try out some new stuff. That water color commission got me wanting to try some more, so I went out and bought a small watercolor sketch book. Its cool. I’ll prolly do more.

Feeling mellow tonight though.

Anyways…

–Will Terrell