Lost and found

Cleaning up the studio, found some old drawings, abandonned by myself for the only reason they were too large size for my bag.

Various medias, but large A2 size or something. Various styles and emotions as well.but I always remember the models.

V. bending on a stool

V.bending on a stool.

Ink and watercolor on A4 paper.

Philippe Charmes 2016.

Spin-y

ancient life drawing sketch that I found sleeping on my hard drive -_-

filling the form

I should be drawing more like this when I look at a real model.

V sleeping

V sleeping.

Watercolor and pastels on paper.

Philippe Charmes 2016.

Not really sure about this one, but it’s so different from my usual style, I gave it a try.

Desert candle

also called Efreet or Ifrit… devil spirit of the desert.

Watercolor on paper. Philippe Charmes. 2016

A Cultural Treasure in Danger

reblogged from Scultore’s blog. This looks horribly familiar with hongkong.

Scultore's Blog

Minerva Durham, the director and mother of Spring Studio, where I have been drawing for many years, has announced that it will be closing as of December 15, while the search for a new home continues. Spring Studio has been a haven for all types of creators over the years, from professional artists to people that have never drawn before, models that range from 18 to 85, from 80 pounds to well over 300, not to mention many musicians, actors, dancers etc. Three sessions a day, seven days a week all year. Personally it has been a lifeline and an endless source of inspiration and art. I started modelling there myself this year, to the warm reception of the artist there. It has been the rock of figure drawing in New York since 1994 and everyone is welcome and encouraged. Minerva is searching for new space that is sustainable…

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