Temptress , encaustic , rust print on panel , 12 x 20 inches , 2011
I still do a lot of figure drawing and love to incorporate them into various pieces , along with other “ mark making ”. With the figure , it is the gestures I like the most . A quick drawing over one , two , or five minutes captures the movements and essence of the model . It is the suggestion of the form that appeals to me and pulls me in . Not working to get in every detail — although that can be challenging by itself — but leaving some areas vague and unstated encourages more of a dialogue between the drawing and the viewer . The paper becomes like a stage with dancers or actors , each in their own narrative .