Drawing Together Episode 128: Sargent Copy
this episode is Part of the Drawing Together live video series – learn more here
Let’s take a look at John Singer Sargent’s drawing process! Follow along using this reference image: Corcoran Collection (Gift of Miss Emily Sargent and Mrs. Francis Ormond, sisters of the artist.
I’m working with:
- Cotton Rag Paper
- Charcoal Pencils and Sticks (a variety of hard and soft)
- Vine Charcoal
- Blending Stump
- Kneaded and Rubber Erasers
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I’m finally uploading this drawing. This was my first class and I didn’t really follow the instructions by paying attention to the stroke pattern. I just drew it while listening to Scott! But now I understand better the purpose in learning from masters and trying different techniques.
Oooh…seems tough to capture this age group for me for some reason. Maybe need more practice on young adults.
Hi Scott. Trying to upload this one again. Had some difficulties last week. The struggle was real with the vine charcoal but it turned out okay lol. This was a wonderful challenge looking forward to more master copies.
This was a great, really valuable lesson! I really enjoyed drawing the master copy, and it was interesting to hear you analyze his process and marks. Looking forward to more master copy lessons! I
Didn’t quite get my proportions right; I moved the mouth several times. It was a lesson for me to not blend too much!
Thank you so much for the masters classes. I really enjoyed this one inspired by Sargent portrait drawing.
I watched the video yesterday and completed the drawing. I was able to follow along with Scott and decided not to make any changes today. The hair was the most fun. The light touch is a challenge for me. I enjoy seeing the other student’s drawings and comments.
Scott, I am finding I truly enjoy the Master’s classes. I appreciate your insightful comments. It helps me to “see” the drawing. Thanks
Hi Scott, I am glad your sessions are recorded, because recently I am working on Wednesdays. I really enjoy the last one inspired by Sargent portrait drawing. I used Strathmore charcoal paper, laid finish, cut to 17×13.5 inches, using vine charcoal, with touches of compressed charcoal pencil.
Pia 9
Pia 7
Pia 4
Pia 2
Hello Scott,
I wish you and your family all the best for the new year.
Thank you for the many challenging motifs. I look forward to it every week.
Kind regards Pia
Thank you, this was a great master class. Had to control my tendency to smudge, blend and overwork.
Thanks Scott! I loved the master class and really appreciate each and every episode!!
I used graphite Pencils…not a fan of charcoal!
Scott, I became keenly aware of Sargent’s light touch throughout this drawing. His understanding of anatomy inspired surprising shapes around the eyes, nose and mouth. Doing this Master copy was an extremely interesting and valuable learning experience.
I’m enjoying these videos Scott! Claude, I love your drawing! This one rather scared me. However, I am not at all unhappy with my results. I did not have any charcoal so I used an 8B pencil on drawing paper and focused as much on the proportions as the technique.
Best of the New Year Scott! Still love your demonstrations and this “Master’s” episode was very very good. Your analysis of his mark aking was very insightful and helpful. I found myself trying to imitate his strokes as you were pointing them out. I always continue to make time to see your work, although mainly through the recordings. Thank you very much for uploading them: they are very helpful.
Looking forward to the next ‘master class’ analysis and working with you throughout 2022. Merci!
Thank you for the inspirational drawing together yesterday. It was a difficult challenge. I did nog get the angel or likeness, but thoroughly enjoyed tasting the drawing style of Singer Sargent. I have heard somewhere that when he was not happy about his drawing/set up he would wipe everything away and start anew. That is a very hard thing to do, I find, because it is hard to see where you are in the drawing whilst concentrating.
(I’m not sure if my picture wants to upload)
Not exactly there. I didn’t get the tilt of the head right. The mouth is too close to the nose but I think there’s something else too?
Thank you for the class Scott . Good practice. My drawing needs more work on face shape and nose which I find difficult . Regards Carol Ann
Thank you for the class Scott . Good practice. My drawing needs ore work on face shake and noses I find difficult . Regards Carol Ann
Here’s my version. I realize I shouldn’t have blended, but then I drew on top again. Comments welcome, Scott. Thanks for the project. Love it!