Out of deference to those on flicker who might find the un-draped figure offensive, I flag my nudes, even the most abstract ones, as 'moderate' rather than 'safe'. Hence if you visit my site with your safety filter on you aren't exposed to them. This one however I've "draped" just to discuss the process a bit.

She started out as a charcoal sketch that I made at a life drawing session at a studio in town. I wasn't at all satisfied but rather than tossing it I decided to add the watercolor washes. At that (this) point I felt if had potential and, later, re-worked the image with soft pastel. I won't say I am fully satisfied with the final result but I do like it far better than when I started.

Why am I saying this? Well, to thank those of you whose sites I visit and who, therein, share the process of how you arrive at a finished work of art.

The art community here on flickr provided a great forum to share techniques and ideas.