Seated Nude

 

oil on panel, 20" x 20"

This is the more or less final version of a painting I've been working on that I've gotten guidance with from a great painter, Jacob Dhein.  I had seven sessions with it, each one clocking in at about two hours.  So, about 14 hours spent on this painting, which is more than I usually spend on any single painting.  I was trying to incorporate more abstract elements and I am happy with the result.

Redhead with Blue Bird

 

oil on canvas panel, 14" x 11"

I set myself a task with this head study of keeping it loose, not getting fussy, keeping it under 2 hours to bash in, and using wax medium .  I didn't go the full monty with the wax medium; that is, I didn't use the hot air gun for this one like I thought I might.  I plan to do more of these, though, so I'm hoping I'll get more daring as I go.  I'm not displeased with this one, for what it's worth.  Might do it again larger as part of my bird girl series.

Portrait No. 6

acrylic on hardboard panel, 16" x 12"

The result of another 3-hour portrait session. 

Nude Redhead

iPad painting, 10" x 14"