Finally finished reading that pdf someone put together of the Walt Stanchfield notes (wonder when his widow's going to publish the book of them) He goes on a lot not getting distracted by the extra details and trying to draw out or push the drawing into a defining statement, draw out the essence of the pose.
"The essence thing appears in all the arts, not just sketching. In literature it is when the writing goes beyond just words-beyond just reporting. In music it is when it goes beyond just notes and lyrics- when there exists an essence that touches the heart. There are only 26 letters in our alphabet-only a couple of hundred words we use in daily communication, but it is the artful way those are juxtaposed that sets them apart as memorable and meaningful. In drawing you have 360 degrees in which to vary your lines and the chioce and variance determines whether or not your drawing will be worthy of the effort you've spent on it. "
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