Developing Drawing

Second night feels like deja vu - same talk. The class is in a studio I didn't even know existed but must have walked past several times over the years. There was a very disconcerting cloud of smoke and a smell of burning in the main sculpture court but after checking fire exit positions most people gave up worrying about it.

I haven't had this tutor before and he was really nice. He listened to what I was saying, gave me confidence to forget about assessments and conventions and just try to work out how I want to do things. He showed me how to get a great line in oilbar by masking off with a piece of card. It's an effect I liked and used a couple of times in the piece. (Still life with lots of upturned chairs). I really loved the lines and structure of the piece and enjoyed playing with the oilbar. He asked if I always drew "like this" - I'm not quite sure what that meant but he then recommended I should look at the work of Frank Auerbach. I will do that tomorrow online and see what I think. Great class and it's inspired me again to work more on my own.