[^ Memento Mori, interrupted. graphite on prepared paper. 6 x 9″. 2012. © Bullock Online 2012]
"It may well be said, that anatomy is the true basis of the arts of design. It bestows on the painter a minuteness and readiness of observation, which he cannot otherwise attain."
- Sir Chales Bell, The Anatomy and Philosophy of Expession as Connected with the Fine Arts, Seventh edition, revised, 1877.
With an interest towards expanding my abilities as a painter and draftsman in general, and better representing the human figure in particular, I am studying anatomy and figure drawing. It is challenging, and sometimes even discouraging. But it is also rewarding.
The Art Students League of New York and Spring Studio both offer excellent opportunities to draw from a live model, with or without instruction. But there is nothing that beats the models in the Greek and Roman collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For years I have been coming here and drawing from the statues. They do not move, which is a distinct advantage when attempting to draw them.
As I, hopefully, improve in this I should find an improvement in my work overall.
