Carolee Clark's Lesser Known Blog

Drawing #020612, female figure clothed

2012-02-07T11:10:00.000-08:00

Drawing #020612

by Carolee Clark
ink on paper
17" x 13"

Drawing for Painting, "Just Resting," male figure abstracted

2012-01-29T19:24:00.000-08:00

Drawing #010912
used for painting "Just Resting"
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper
12" x 12"

Drawing #010912, female figure abstracted

2012-01-23T15:35:00.000-08:00

Drawing #010912
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper
17" x 14"

Drawing #121911, female figure, clothed

2012-01-01T10:18:00.000-08:00

Drawing #121911
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper
17" x 14"

Drawing #120511, female figure, clothed

2011-12-16T15:17:00.000-08:00

Drawing #120511
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper
17" x 14"

Drawing #120611, female figure, clothed

2011-12-09T15:25:00.000-08:00

Drawing #120611
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper
24" x 15"

Drawing #112211, female figure abstracted

2011-11-24T13:09:00.000-08:00

Abstract Figure Drawing

by Carolee Clark

ink on paper

17" x 14"

One artist at the drawing session came up to me and made a comment that I was changing my style again with this painting. I would disagree. First of all, one drawing does not make a style change ... that comes with many, many drawings. An artist must feel that he/she is able to experiment!

Anyone who knows my work understands that I enjoy working with patterns and skewing the figure (click here to check out my other blog if you are unfamiliar with my paintings incorporating pattern). I have done both here. I've also changed the models original pose as she was sitting on the model stand with one leg stretched out and the other crossed over the first.

Click here for another drawing I posted which was an abstracted woman (with other artists in the background).

And click here for a drawing of a male model which I abstracted.

Drawings #111511, female figure, nude, ink

2011-11-18T11:23:00.000-08:00

People are often surprised to know that I draw with a pen. They wonder if I am afraid of making a mistake. With sketches that I do for for skill building, such as these, I am not worried about changing my mind about where a line should go. Look at all the "errors" in the detail of the sketch below ... they add character! A slightly elongated head with eyes close together (think Modigliani) or extra lines where the artist changes her mind about where the pen should go ... fascinating, no?

This being said, if I am doing a large drawing, I may start with a pencil to get the composition on the page the way I want. No set rules for me!

Drawing #110811, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-11-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

Drawing #110811
by Carolee Clark
12" x 11.5"
ink on paper

Detail of Drawing #110811

Drawing #102511, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-11-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

Drawing #102511
by Carolee Clark
20" x 15"
ink on paper

Detail of Drawing #102511

Drawing #102411, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-10-28T09:22:00.000-07:00

Drawing "#102411"
by Carolee Clark
24" x 12"
ink on paper

Drawing #101111, male figure study, nude, ink

2011-10-22T08:41:00.000-07:00

Drawing "#101111"
by Carolee Clark
21" x 15"
ink on paper

A figure study really is just that isn't it?

Drawing "Woman in a Hood," female figure, clothed, ink

2011-10-14T16:25:00.000-07:00

"Woman in a Hood"
drawing by Carolee Clark
24" x 16"
ink on paper

Sketches 100411, female figure, nude, ink

2011-10-10T13:14:00.000-07:00

Sketches #100411a, b, c
by Carolee Clark

ink on paper

Sketch 090511, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-10-03T14:55:00.000-07:00

Sketch #090511
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Sketches 092611, female figure, portrait, ink

2011-09-26T14:55:00.000-07:00

Sketches #092611a and #092611b
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

It felt good to get back to some drawing today. I felt out of practice.

Sketch for painting "Creating a Breeze"

2011-08-26T13:15:00.000-07:00

Click here for final painting.

Sketch 082011, Urban Scene in Bend, Oregon

2011-08-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

Sketch #070411, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-07-24T14:15:00.000-07:00

Drawing #071511, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-07-18T14:27:00.000-07:00

Drawing #071511

by Carolee Clark

ink on paper

Ink Painting "Luggage & Roses"

2011-06-23T07:29:00.000-07:00

“Luggage & Roses”

by Carolee Clark

10.5″ x 7″ink on watercolor paper, unframed

($49 + $5 shipping and handling within US)

Click here for larger image.

Drawing #051611, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-06-17T18:06:00.000-07:00

Drawing #051611

by Carolee Clark

ink on paper

Although I start my figure drawings with a model, once I get the initial lines and shadowing down, I don't really need the model to hold still. I can finish the drawings at home, or enjoy a conversation with the model while continuing the work. I finished this one at home recently.

Drawing #051711, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-06-10T09:58:00.000-07:00

Drawing #051711b, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-06-03T09:51:00.000-07:00

© Carolee Clark

Drawing #051711b
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

You don't have to take a long time to get a nice drawing. This was done quickly and I love the organic curved lines.

Drawing of male torso and head with hands, nude, ink

2011-05-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

Drawing #050211, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-05-15T09:22:00.000-07:00

Drawing #032111, female figure, clothed, ink

2011-05-08T14:02:00.000-07:00

Drawing #040411, female figure in ink

2011-04-14T13:48:00.001-07:00

Drawing #040411

by Carolee Clark

ink on paper

This lovely lady invited me right into her kitchen! It'd difficult to see detail on these drawings (or is it just me?). I've included a detail below.

Drawing #031511, female figure in ink

2011-04-06T11:11:00.000-07:00

Drawing #031511

by Carolee Clark

ink on paper

Ink Painting, "Watching TV"

2011-03-30T10:49:00.001-07:00

"Watching TV"

by Carolee Clark

11" x 7.5"

ink on watercolor paper, unframed

$49 + $5 shipping and handling within US

Drawing #102810, male figure in ink

2011-03-24T17:47:00.000-07:00

Drawing #102810
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Another quick drawing for Oregon Arts Alliance Fund Raiser

2011-03-21T19:35:00.000-07:00

Quick Drawing for Oregon Arts Alliance
Eugene, Oregon
ink on paper

This is another of the quick drawings I did for the Oregon Arts Alliance (see last post). I'm not sure if they sold this one or not. If not, I should get it back :)

Quick drawing for Oregon Arts Alliance Fund Raiser

2011-03-18T19:24:00.000-07:00

Quick Drawing for Oregon Arts Alliance
Eugene, Oregon
ink on paper
(private collection)

Generally I don't sell my drawings, but the Oregon Arts Alliance had a fund raiser where a group of artists sketched a group of models one evening. It was great fun for both the artists and the public who watched. The drawings were tacked up on the wall and sold for cheap ($25 ea.). I'll try and give you a heads up on when the next one will be ... if they have another one! I would definitely do it again.

Ink Drawing #031011, male & female figure, in ink

2011-03-13T18:13:00.000-07:00

Drawing #031011
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #100710, Figure Study, male, in ink

2011-03-07T09:00:00.001-08:00

Drawing #100710
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Sketch for painting "Ruffles"

2010-10-16T14:33:00.001-07:00

Sketch for painting "Ruffles"
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

I tend to abstract my work, not always my first drawings as I like to understand what I am seeing by looking and getting it down on paper. Once I have it drawn in a more realistic style, I like to play with reality by stretching, skewing and distorting. I enjoy painting playfully, hopefully conveying joy.

Click here to see finished painting.

Ink Drawing #031410, Figure Study, female, in ink

2010-03-29T16:09:00.000-07:00

Drawing #031410
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #031310, Figure Study, nude in ink

2010-03-22T15:39:00.000-07:00

Drawing #031310
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #031210, Figure Study, nude in ink

2010-03-19T15:38:00.000-07:00

Drawing #031210
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #031110, Figure Study, nude in ink

2010-03-16T15:35:00.000-07:00

Drawing #031110
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #030910, Figure Study, nude in ink

2010-03-14T15:34:00.000-07:00

Drawing #030910
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #030410, Figure Study, male, in ink

2010-03-11T17:18:00.000-08:00

Drawing #030410
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #022510, Figure Study, nude in ink

2010-03-08T08:57:00.000-08:00

Drawing #022510
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #022310, Figure Study, nude in ink

2010-03-04T08:52:00.000-08:00

Drawing #022310
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #01or0210, Figure Study, nude in ink

2010-03-01T08:50:00.000-08:00

Drawing #01or0210
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

I must apologize for the poor photography. I often only have time at night to update this blog so I have all sorts of shadows and flash issues.

Ink Drawing #021610, Figure Study, nude in ink

2010-02-26T20:40:00.000-08:00

Drawing #021610
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #020110

2010-02-21T21:40:00.000-08:00

Drawing #020110
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #020710b

2010-02-16T13:12:00.000-08:00

Drawing #020710 b
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #020910b

2010-02-13T22:03:00.000-08:00

Drawing #010910b
by Carolee Clark

People are often surprised to see me sketching in pen. They think that I must not make any mistakes. If you look closely at this sketch, I have made plenty of "mistakes." I am making a drawing, exploring the shapes, shadows and lines of the model. It is okay if I change my mind and make another line. It is only practice. Usually, I am the only one who sees it.

Ink Drawing #010910

2010-02-10T21:56:00.001-08:00

Drawing #020910a
by Carolee Clark
ink on paper

I am wondering why I am posting these drawings. Anyone who draws the figure does millions of these ... why am I clogging the internet with them? I do hundreds of figure drawings every year. My house is full of sketch books, which I occasionally go through and cull. Now I will have to go over my blogs and cull sketches and paintings.

All the extra work to post a few drawings ...

I do love the models and their willingness to pose for me, for us and to help us advance our art. Maybe I do it for them? Thank you my dear models.

Ink Drawing #012610

2010-01-27T16:23:00.001-08:00

Drawing #012610
by Carolee Clark
10 x 17"
ink on paper

This was done recently during a "quick pose" night at OSU. The model always takes beautiful, graceful and elegant poses. She is also able to stand for 25 minutes straight. Pretty amazing.

Ink Drawing #011210

2010-01-22T17:34:00.000-08:00

Drawing #011210
by Carolee Clark
11.5 x 17"
ink on paper

This was done recently during a "quick pose" night at OSU. The pose was probably 15 or 20 minutes and I finished as much as I wanted so I moved onto a couple of the artists. I doubt that either of them look at this blog, so I'm safe.

Ink Drawing #011410

2010-01-15T10:52:00.000-08:00

Drawing #011410
by Carolee Clark
14" x 23"
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #010510

2010-01-07T10:04:00.001-08:00

Drawing #010510
by Carolee Clark
7" x 7"
ink on paper

Ink Drawing #011909

2009-12-13T15:19:00.001-08:00

Drawing #011909
by Carolee Clark
13" x 5"
ink on mat board

Ink Painting - "Benched"

2009-11-23T14:43:00.000-08:00

"Benched"
sold
by Carolee Clark
10" x 7"

ink

Ink Painting - "A Golden Walk"

2009-11-18T14:38:00.000-08:00

"A Golden Walk"
by Carolee Clark
10" x 7"
ink

$49 (shipping included within US)

Click here to get larger view.

"Lemonade?", Ink & Watercolor

2009-11-17T12:57:00.000-08:00

"Lemonade?" sold

14" x 10"
Ink & Watercolor

Accepted into "Daily Painters Gallery"

2009-11-13T10:51:00.000-08:00

The Daily Painters Gallery jury has just finished reviewing my blog, and has honored me by extending membership to their wonderful site. If you haven't checked out this site before, I highly recommend it. You will find a permanent link on the side bar of this blog as well.

Army Boots, Ink & Watercolor

2009-11-13T10:13:00.000-08:00

"Army Boots" sold
10" x 5"
Ink & Watercolor

Emily

2009-05-29T10:02:00.001-07:00

"Emily" (detail)
17" x 22"
Ink

The model didn't show up last night, so this beautiful young artist agreed to sit for us. Thank you Emily!

I am not showing the entire drawing because it would be posted too small and it wouldn't show well.

Thursday's Drawing

2009-05-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

Drawing

15" x 13"
Ink

I wasn't especially creative last night, so I just did a portrait. The young man in the background was an artist listening to music on his head phones.

Laura in Edith's Kimono

2009-05-16T17:24:00.000-07:00

Drawing
24" x 8"
Ink

Laura modeled in Edith's kimono on Thursday evening. I don't know many models that can do a standing pose over the course of an evening, but Laura did it. It was beautiful.

I am looking forward to making a painting of this.

Figure sketches

2009-02-19T13:38:00.000-08:00

Ink sketches
17" x 14"

Sketch for Feb 14, 2009

2009-02-14T17:04:00.000-08:00

Ink sketch

6" x 4.5"

Lamp post in Albany, Oregon.

Sketch for Feb 13, 2009

2009-02-13T16:07:00.000-08:00

Ink sketch
13" x 11.5"

Sketch for Feb 2, 2009

2009-02-02T14:46:00.001-08:00

I've been using my "other" blog to post my paintings. Perhaps I should use this one to post some sketches. This one isn't very big ... about 12" x 6.5".

Thanks for stopping by.

Following the Bell - Painting by Caradon

2008-12-23T13:46:00.000-08:00

"Following the Bell"

by Caradon
acrylic on canvas
28" x 22"

I've been busy!

2008-12-16T14:21:00.000-08:00

"Full of Flavor"

by Carolee Clark
acrylic on canvas

24" x 30"

I've finished updating my website and Caradon's website. I've spent more hours than I would like to admit doing this, but I am happy with the result. Now I can get back to painting!

Gardening in Style

2008-12-09T12:23:00.000-08:00

"Gardening in Style"

30" x 22"
Watermedia

I saw the photo by Karin Jurick of these boots and was really excited. This is my kind of thing. I was going to play with the boots, but ultimately, I couldn't resist adding the person who might wear them.

Morning Ritual

2008-12-02T11:05:00.001-08:00

"Morning Ritual"

15" x 13.5"
Watermedia

This painting was done in conjunction with Karin Jurick's weekly challenge on her blog Different Strokes from Different Folks.

Flower Market

2008-11-28T17:33:00.001-08:00

"Flower Market"

16" x 20"
Ink & Watermedia on paper

Fall in Oregon

2008-11-16T12:53:00.000-08:00

"Fall in Oregon"

8.5" x 5.5"

Acrylic on paper

This painting was done in conjunction with Karin Jurick's weekly challenge on her blog Different Strokes from Different Folks.

Team of Caradon introduces new abstract paintings

2008-11-15T16:58:00.000-08:00

"A Mere Chance"
10" x 10"
Acrylic on wrapped canvas
$195

Donna Beverly and Carolee Clark compose the collaborative team of Caradon. Both paint on the same canvas, taking turns to finish a painting. This is the first in their newest series.

Girl in hat and mittens

2008-11-12T15:39:00.000-08:00

Girl in Hat and Mittens

17" x 12"

ink

Abstract Figure in Pen

2008-11-10T16:11:00.001-08:00

Figure Drawing
17" x 14"
Ink on paper

Tea with the Wild Man

2008-11-07T14:33:00.000-08:00

Tea with the Wild Man

Acrylic on paper

7" x 7"

$49 unframed + $4 shipping

Computer Wizard

2008-11-03T14:35:00.000-08:00

Computer Wizard

Ink on Paper

24 x 18"

With Big Boots

2008-10-31T18:02:00.000-07:00

With Big Boots

Ink

24 x 18"

Second Date Anticipation

2008-10-30T11:55:00.000-07:00

Second Date Anticipation

Watercolor 30" x 22"

Won 4th Place at Watercolor Society of Oregon Fall Show 2008

New Drawing, Figure, Ink on Paper

2008-10-27T22:27:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite models, Laura. She is an unending inspiration with constantly changing poses, costumes and moods. I may finish the drawing, I may use it for a painting, or it may sit, as it is.

Is it time to start a Blog?

2008-10-26T22:40:00.000-07:00

It is my intention to put new paintings and drawings on this site as they are completed. Please feel free to check in and see my progress.