Nadine Yura - Calligraphy of Color

One of the figure drawing classes that I attend is held at the Old Manahawkin Baptist Church, a local landmark and historic site one town over from where I live. Built in 1759, with ties to the Revolutionary war, this quaint little church has wonderful creaky floors , beautiful 20 foot windows along the walls, a raised pulpit/stage perfect for the model and narrow white pews where all of us "parishioners of art" sit. 

While waiting for the model to set up, I noticed this old stately chair on the platform. I was struck by how morning light illuminated the deep red cushions and  the lime green wall. There was just something about this chair and the light. I took a quick photo of it just as the model began his pose. 

I did this very quick watercolor sketch of the chair a few weeks later after coming across the photo on my phone.  Please enjoy "Before the Pose" 2021 8"x 8" Watercolor on paper.

I added the reference photo for you so you to can see the light!