Heads in green

Non-dominant heads

Figures and heads

Parts Separate and Together

More Parts

Part / Whole 1

I enjoyed repeating my drawing in Deb's class and decided to continue with that to see what would happen.  I enjoy drawing nude figures.  It feels like something more is at stake for me- like I better be careful and respectful of the figure I am drawing because s/he is naked.

Part/ Whole

The prompt this week made me think of images as being part of a whole.  Also I was thinking of Andrea's drawing in class where she drew her repetition of tulips inside of grid, so I decided to draw some heads in a grid.  Then I thought of the drawings I posted yesterday and I decided to do one of those again. I really enjoy drawing with my non-dominant hand.  I enjoy the lack of control and the kind of line that it creates.  The unsteady, vulnerable hand that I can't control reminds me of the tenderness of being close and connected to  another.

Texture of different materials

When drawing in class today I thought a lot about how each of the drawing materials created a different texture. I was so glad to spend this time with all of you.

Feather Texture

It was so wonderful sharing a meal with all of you last night. It was really helpful for me to remember WHY I love drawing everyday and to hear about everyone's drawing experience. I woke up this morning thinking about texture and wondered about all the many textures around me. I was reminded of this video that I made earlier this year. My pillows were falling apart so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to play with the feathers. I loved touching the feathers and I wanted to make a video that conveyed the pleasure of this feeling and the lightness of the feathers. I understand and appreciate texture through touch.

Colorful Characters

Somebodies by Michele

Somebodies : Drawings by Michele Beck

So, here are the beautiful books that Deb designed and curated of my drawings.  Thank you Deb! I truly feel honored.

I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend at the show!!!!

Go Figure: Drawings by Michele

Go Figure : Drawings by Michele Beck

Some words- in process

This is a video I made a while ago that I never finished. I am having trouble deciding if there should be sound or maybe different sound than I have or perhaps silence. And I am also not sure if the figure should have a background or just be on blue space. And....I wonder if the words are interesting. Do they seem like enough? Are they the right words?
If anyone has any thoughts I would be happy to hear them. Thanks!

Some kooky lines

More trees and lines

Some lines in nature

playing with lines

Magic in the big sky

Big strawberry disaster

Big strawberry in a little world

The big and small of it all

Connecting big and small

Relationship between big and small