In the spirit of...

... the London Olympics.

 A3, charcoal and color pencil.

Study reference from an image of British diver (since they are the host nation this time) Tom Daley in Dailymail, used under Fair Use guidelines.

Minimal palette study 3

 11" x 13.5", acrylic on paper. Palette - Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Titanium White. Referenced from Wilhelm von Gloeden's photography.

Close up view -

Minimal palette study 2 (save the teal, i.e.)

11" x 13.5", acrylic on paper. Palette - Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Titanium White (plus some 'Teal' added as an afterthought) .Referenced from Wilhelm von Gloeden's photography.

Minimal palette study

 11" x 13.5", acrylic on paper. Palette - Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Titanium White. Ref. from the work of legendary photographer Wilhelm Von Gloeden.