Posted by sally cook on July 11, 19101 at 06:37:40:
In Reply to: The Human Body in Art posted by Donald K. Rhoads on June 02, 1999 at 19:56:39:
: Whether using pencil, charcoal, conte' crayon, etc., the drawings of Donald Rhoads both capture the human form and redefines the style of portraying it. Drawing from both live male and female models, Rhoads is able to translate the human perception of body onto the page in a manner that keeps pace with the masters. The layers of muscle and the natural curves of the
: human body are portrayed in the most vital of styles so that his figures seem animate on the page. Rhoads writes, "Working within and out of the drawing and by emphasizing the anatomical features of the human body, I seek to develop a sense of strength as well as
: movement." Besides a comprehensive art education in both greater Detroit and Los Angeles,
: Rhoads has earned a staggering number of national awards over the past decade for his work.
: In viewing Donald Rhoad's work, not only is his passion for his work evident, but so is his love
: of the human form itself.