Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Draped Reclining Nude (wip)

 Draped Reclining Nude (wip)
oil on canvas
 18 x 24
For Clothed Figure Painting.  From my personal reference files.  Im liking the lose style of this but I think I need to improve the proportions.  Im not sure if I like the background or not I may complete it or maybe add other colors.  

Monday, November 29, 2010

Attitude

Attitude 
oil on canvas
11 x 14
For Head Painting.  I enjoy doing profiles.  Im getting better with each one of these I do.  Reference.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Blondie, Sadness, Adam Again, A Good Book

 Title: Blondie
Medium: oil on canvas
Size:11 x 14
Inspiration:  For Head Painting. Im happy with this one.  It flowed out easily.  I didnt have to fight with it.  It just worked.  A nice change from my usual artistic struggles.  Reference.  
 
 Title: Sadness
Medium: oil on canvas
Size:11 x 14
Inspiration:  For Head Painting. Create a mood.  Im also happy with this one.  I also didnt struggle with this one.  Some of the proportions are a bit off but overall I think I was successful in completing the assignment.  Reference. 
 
 Title: Adam Again
Medium: oil on canvas
Size:11 x 14
Inspiration:  For Head Painting. Use two light sources.  This one is much better than my last attempt at painting him.  Not my best portrait of him but still good. 
 
 Title: A Good Book
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 16x20
Inspiration:  For Composition and Painting.  School provided reference photo. The finish of this.  I love the blanket.  The face could still use a bit of work. 

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

California November Double Date

 Title: California November Double Date
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 16x20
Inspiration:  For Composition and Painting.  Love this.  Ive stopped using medium when I paint and I am liking the finished pieces better.  Much richer looking. 

Monday, November 15, 2010

Monday's Art- Candle Light, Self Nov2010, Seduction

 Title: Candle Light
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 11x14
Inspiration:  For Head Painting.  Lit from below. I did something different with this where I didnt draw it out first and just concentrated on the shapes.  I think it worked.  Not perfect but good.  Reference.  
 Title: Self Nov2010
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 11x14
Inspiration:  For Head Painting. I love the right side of the face.  The left side gave me a bit of trouble. 

 Title: Seduction
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 18x24
Inspiration:  For Clothed Figure Painting. Bigger canvas was interesting.  I need to use much more paint then I am used to.  Reference found here.  
Previous step:
 

Sunday, November 14, 2010

A Good Book (wip)

 Title: A Good Book (wip)
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 16x20
Inspiration:  For Composition and Painting.  School provided reference photo. Looking good so far. 
Initial drawing:


Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Mascarados Da Corda

Title: Mascarados Da Corda
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 9 x 12
Inspiration: For Composition and Painting. Working on first and second reads to a painting.
A little info on Mascarados Da Corda and their job: "Bullfighting on a rope", in which the movements of the bull are conditioned by a rope held by a group of men, formerly called mascarados da corda (masked men of the rope).  
If you interested in more info check out http://www.azores.com/azores/terceira.php?attribute=20

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Black Robe 2.0

Title: Black Robe
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 11 x 14
Inspiration: For Composition and Painting. I felt it was unfinished so I took it to art class with Lynn Gertenbach today and she helped me bring it to a more complete finish. Previous step.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Black Robe

Title: Black Robe
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 11 x 14
Inspiration: For Composition and Painting. Now working on the figure.  I took this photo as reference for Clothed Figure Painting.  The model is my friend Ali.  I love the finish of the robe. I did the first 2 hours of this while at work at the skatepark :)

Monday, November 1, 2010

Female Profile, Spring Ali, Self Portrait (wip)

Title: Female Profile
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 12 x 16
Inspiration: For Head Painting. Love love love this!  Lots of work.  Beautiful finish.  Reference from CuriousPeaches
Previous step began in class with Lynn Gertenbach:

Title: Spring Ali
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 14 x 18
Inspiration: For Clothed Figure Painting. Working on successfully depicting a pattern.  I need to adjust the arms but overall it looks good. 

Title: Self Portrait (wip)
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 12 x 16
Inspiration: For Head Painting. Initial block in of the darks.  I love that the face finder on my camera recognized this :)

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