Cloth study

I have re-enrolled for a second semester of Drawing & Mixed Media classes. In my recent class we did a cloth study, using the mid-tone technique with the aid of willow charcoal, black and white pastels. We had two fabric options light jade green cotton or scarlet sateen - I chose the latter as when slowly dropped onto the stool it resembled a kind of red rose. 


Below is a photo of the object I was observing to give you an idea of the high/low contrast and texture of the fabric. 

I chose to continue working with the same object throughout the class, as I wanted to see how the drawing could develop in a limited amount of time. Other students moved on to the installation our teacher created in the centre of the room, black and white sheets draped over a ladder and chair.


It takes some time before you can really get into this technique as I find it a slow process but once you get into the groove the results are rewarding. I endeavour to post further drawings using mid-tone in the near future.

The close up -