Spent Sunday afternoon drawing from models in Melanie's studio. No better way to spend an afternoon! Here are a few of the drawings.
Monday, April 30, 2018
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
The Conversation II (12" x 12" Oil Painting)
Two women waiting for a train in the Chappaqua, NY railroad station. There's alway's more detail you can add, but I tried to stop before going too far. I like the way the figures are backlit, and how they relate to each other.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Study: Red-Haired Model (16" x 20" Oil)
Today my portrait painting class started up again. I never learned this model's name, but her coppery red hair and distinctive features were a joy to paint.
Monday, April 09, 2018
"Lindsay, At the Beach": 12 x 16 Oil Painting
Today, I worked from a photo taken of a friend's daughter, at the beach last summer.
My goal was to paint fresher and bolder. Unfortunately, by 'jumping right in', and without carefully placing her features, the proportions are off and so is the likeness:(
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