Welcome to my collection of drawings.
Here it is the calmness side of my art (usually). All the drawings below are made on A4 size sheets. I usually use sanguine to draw sketches for the paintings I’ll make. It helps me envision how the paint will look before commencing it.
Private collection
Private collection
Notes about my Sanguines:
- Simple jar of daisies
This drawing, positioned at the very beginning of the sequence, marks a pivotal point in my artistic journey. Several months into my paintings, I opted to transition from using loose sheets to a sketchbook, allowing for a more structured and cohesive compilation of my work. It was during this transformative period that I stepped into the realm of nature painting, specifically embracing the medium of oil. ↩︎ - Draft for the vase of roses:
In this sanguine sketch, a vase filled with roses is captured with warmth and simplicity. The soft, earthy tones of the sanguine highlight the delicate details of each petal and leaf. This initial drawing is a heartfelt glimpse into the creative process behind the final painting.
Transitioning from sketch to painting, I aimed to preserve the sketch’s gentle charm and natural beauty. “Vase of Roses” is a celebration of the timeless elegance of flowers, brought to life through my art. ↩︎ - A friend’s kitchen (completed version):
In this sanguine sketch, I capture the cozy and welcoming essence of a friend’s kitchen. The warm, reddish tones of the sanguine bring life to the simple scene: a table set with glasses and plates, a door ajar, and a painting adorning the background. This period marked the beginning of my journey with sanguine, when I drew everyday places I visited or objects. ↩︎ - Selfportrait:
This sanguine sketch is an intimate self-portrait, created during a quiet evening. The warm, earthy hues of the sanguine softly outline my features, capturing a moment of introspection. As the evening settled in, I felt a sense of loneliness and turned to drawing as a way to find solace and relax. While this sketch remained as it was, never becoming a painting, it holds a special place as a snapshot of a fleeting moment, a window into my state of mind. ↩︎ - Table with a jar of flowers:
One of my favourite ones. The Table with a jar of flowers is a sketch thought as a painting which never came to fruition. It holds a sense of melancholy due to the subjects settled on the table: just two glasses with a bottle of wine. Some flowers stay near the wine for decoration, even if they are actually useless. I like to represent everything I sketch or paint with flowers cause of their innocence and relaxing mood that they give. This sketch was so appreciated from a man of Vienna that he asked me to do the same sketch again for him. Once i finished, I gave the drawing to him and all of you can see that in the latest drawings. ↩︎ - Draft for the card players:
Without a doubt, this is my favourite one. In this sketch I just wanted to view how the painting could be. This drawing was essential for the painting i made after few weeks. Anyway, this sanguine sketch captures a moment at the bar where two friends are playing cards. The warm, reddish tones of the sanguine bring to life the scene of camaraderie and fun. I initially sketched this scene as a way to relax and unwind, inspired by the lively atmosphere of the bar I visited with the friend represented in the drawing (and of course in the painting).
Later, I turned this sketch into a painting, preserving the dynamic and playful spirit of the moment. The transition from sketch to painting allowed me to deepen the colors and details, capturing the essence of friendship and leisure in a more vibrant way. As you can imagine, in this painting I wanted to depict myself and a dear friend of mine while playing cards. ↩︎
Contact me: francesco@porcariart.com