Lessons from Lucian Freud

I was lent a book last week on Lucian Freud's art work and was inspired to stay his techniques for analysing faces and his use of tonality to achieve his dramatic effects.

I did two copies of his drawings. 'Girl with Leaves' (detail - sans leaves) and a portrait that i have always been impressed with - an etching 'Kai'.

I find the process of copy a master's painting is like inviting him into my studio and watching me as I struggle to discover his master stokes.

After Lucian Freud coloured pastel - 'Girl with leaves' (sans leaves)

After Lucian Freud Etching - 'Kai'