Rosa Parks

Called the mother of the civil rights movement Rosa Parks gave most of her life in service to a cause greater than herself.

I picked this photograph of her to draw from because it depicted her courage and bravery while at the same time showing her compassion.

Thank you Rosa Parks for being a hero to us all.

February 11, 2021

I’ve finished the Rosa Parks drawing after working her dress and more form in her head.

February 10, 2021

You can call this “pick and shovel” work. Lots of filling in with value but no subtlety.

February 9, 2021

The challenge for Rosa Parks dress is trying to instill form into a very dark area with subtle variations.

February 8, 2021

The basic values are set for Rosa Parks face which makes the bulk of this drawing done.

February 7, 2021

Another deeply focused morning while drawing Rosa Parks.

February 6, 2021

I was able to progress very fast on Rosa Parks this morning.

February 5, 2021

An easy day of art. An easy day overall!

February 4, 2021

I wasn’t able to commit a lot of time on the start of my Rosa Parks drawing today but I made progress.