After multiple attempts at #lifeDrawing for #Figuary2021 day 4, this is all I was able to come up with. It seems art is not like a watertap you can turn on and off at will — you have to be there in the moment to get it, and today it was not happening.

Morning #lifedrawing — 1, 2 & 5 minute sketches of Ralph from #CroquisCafe #Figuary2021 day 3.
Conte on 18”x24” newsprint.

In addition to hoping to improve my drawing skills, I find taking a 15 minute #CroquisCafe break to draw is a great stress reliever on a busy Monday.
Bella with 1, 2 and 5 minute sketches from day 2 of #Figuary2021 in oil pastel on 18”x24 “ newsprint.

As part of my challenge to improve the quality of my art, I try to do regular figure drawing exercises.
Occasionally I’m successful and frequently I’m not. Today’s a mixed result for the 1, 2, and 5 minutes croquis quick sketches featuring Nova Amour from day 1 #CroquisCafe #Figuary2021.
Conte on 18”x24” newsprint.