yesterdays drawing a bit better - Chantal the model and shes very good. Lovely body, muscular and rather statuesque. She has a tendancy to look pissed off with a slightly heavy jaw which makes her interesting rather than twee. She picks very open poses and holds them well. So,worked quickly and did a lot without examination, always a good ruse, results not advancing me any but pleasing if not useful.
Still not actually working though I have crept into the studio a bit, chased myself out today because desperate to see Corot at the Beaux Arts. Took the 10.30 bus, hung about in Carcassonne waiting for the place to open at 2.00, rushed off to catch 3.40 back.Really worth it. He has a Daumier-like quality when hes good, in the way he blocks out dark areas to allow sky or whatever to show. The expo features the work of another artist who often painted alongside him and the works were shown side by side, hugely useful in distinguishing between the very good and the masterly.
I'd won some money the day before - £25 on a premium bond which inspired me to go and buy a cash card which had four right numbers netting me 100 euros. Bought 24 euros worth of arts magazines, how shocking is that (could have bought a load of paint) Nice though, Vincent by Le Figaro and Dore by Beaux Arts, plus the galleries directory and some other stuff. One the bus realised I really need a show to get the work moving again which was when Stephan rang from the Casion offering an expo - seeing him tomorrow. Was thinking of something a bit grander -!- but its better than nothing and I like it there.
After a rattarsed night last night with various friends having to drink fruit juice and eat soup today. Just recovering. Loads happier though
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