Sarah Kwan | Fine Artist

More Fun, Less Fear!

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:40:52 +0000

‘More Fun, Less Fear.’ Acrylic and Ink on canvas (approx. 6 x 6 inches) 2010. Made with love for my good friend Tim.

Hollie’s Flying Squirrel Brooch

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:37:22 +0000

Boxed brooch made from red felt fabric and cotton thread, handstitched. I made the pom pom too!

Hollie’s Flying Squirrel

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:31:58 +0000

For Hollie’s birthday last year I made her a brooch, inspired by her favourite animal… the flying squirrel. Here’s a lovely photograph of her modelling it. Red felt fabric and cotton thread, handstitched.

Untitled (Woman Lying)

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:08:39 +0000

Life drawing (1hr) Pen, Brush and Black Ink on A2 Paper.

I almost forgot about the satisfying ache in your arm that comes after holding it up during a life drawing session. Of course before, or even during this phase, comes the mental ache that is caused from concentrating very, very hard on how to deal with the drawing in front of you (and feeling like you really can’t). It’s a horrible feeling, but one that does spur me on. It’s a challenge you see, and being such a determind kind of gal I feel like I really ought to give it a good go. I’ve been taking this opportunity to try and free up my drawing style, allow myself the time to just enjoy the flow of the lines and not get too bogged down by the fine details. It’s quite liberating actually! I must say it’s difficult to break away from old habits, however it’s also extremely rewarding when you see glimmers of what you are trying to achieve on the drawing’s surface.

I’ve been attending untutored life drawing classes lately which has been really enjoyable, it’s great to flex those drawing muscles again. Expect to see more work from these sessions in the near future!

Justin Torso

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:03:54 +0000

Detail of Life drawing (20mins) Pen and Black Ink on A2 Paper.

Justin Head & Shoulder Sketch

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:48:54 +0000

Life drawing (5mins) Pen and Black Ink on A2 Paper.

Even though this was a quick sketch, I do rather like the feeling of this piece. I feel as if the majority of the marks on the paper look like they are worthy of being there.

Marianne Head & Shoulders

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:42:56 +0000

Life drawing (30mins) Charcoal on A2 Paper.

One of my favourite drawings that I did in this Lifedrawing session with Marianne as model. I particularly enjoyed trying to simplify the line and naturally let the varying strengths of it flow out. I love the contrast between the harder and softer line and I think I will try to emulate this technique again in the future.

Marianne Head Sketch

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:11:40 +0000

Detail of Life drawing (5 mins) Charcoal on A2 Paper.

Marianne Torso

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:08:48 +0000

Life drawing (30mins) Charcoal on A2 Paper.

Marianne Head & Torso

Sarah Kwan — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:06:48 +0000

Life drawing (30mins) Charcoal on A2 Paper.