stumped

I have decided to take a couple of weeks to do some work on paper, sketches, and some drawing from life. I dragged this old stump from my backyard into my studio...




And this is what i came up with.




This was like using a muscle that is a little out of shape. You can see how i got a little distracted on that second one. I haven't really done that much drawing from life in years, and i can see i need to do so, and much more often. I think it is important, although i can't exactly tell you why. I remember those years of life drawing back in art school, and i still consider it one of the best parts of my art education. Unfortunately, i don't have all that much time for it now. Which is why i am making some time, before i get all wrapped up in paintings.




And this is just something i was just having fun with on a big piece of paper. I may work on it some more. We'll see...