The perfect life drawing model
The Austere Gamer
Know anyone who spends countless hours playing Massively Multiplayer Online games? Next time he plops down in his comfy chair, throws open his laptop screen and raids The Ancient Crypt of the Tooley-Noonoo, grab your sketch pad and start drawing him. He’ll probably sit still for a long time.
Close up of the Austere Gamer.
This pal of mine sat motionless for almost two hours!
Profile of the same Austere Gamer
It was great to have friends visiting who enjoy sitting for long stretches.
She Watches SNL While He Games.
Peter Steinhart says in his book, The Undressed Art: Why We Draw, that one reason you draw is to better understand something that intensely interests you. Often, you have an emotional connection with the subject of your drawing. The act of drawing pulls your mind into attending to stuff that you would ordinarily ignore, or fail to notice.
How about focusing intently on friends? Can’t think of a better subject. It’s easy. Say: “Hey, I’m going to draw you.” It will only feel weird for a few minutes.
Hey — your friend Trevor sent me, and not only do I really like this post (except the ways we set up our computer room, my hubby’s back is mostly facing me when he’s gaming — boo) I am so tickled that you too have read Steinhart’s book.
Anyway, TTFN — and I’ll come back by.
Lori, does he have an interesting skull or spine, perhaps? How are the backs of his ears? Maybe there’s still a chance.
Thanks for the kind words, and I look forward to discussing that book with you! (I’m about half-way through now.)