This is another recent oil sketch. The model was available for the short gap between Christmas and New Years, so I had to work quickly. This portrait developed a pensive expression from the beginning.

  Donna

Oil on Canvas
10.5 x 10.5 inches

Here is a snippet from a recent portrait, done at the League. This piece is not quite complete. I had misgivings about some design and composition choices outside of my control. I do feel that the head is strong enough that it should be saved, so the final picture will likely be cropped along the lines of this image.

Portraits

I have neglected portraiture a bit over the past few years. Figuring out landscape painting, among other things, has consumed the bulk of my attention. So recently, I have set aside some studio time, to bring in new sitters.

Since I'm still a bit rusty, I'm going to avoid painting anyone for awhile. Charcoal is more forgiving. At some point I will consider hiring some strangers to sit, but for the time being, the "victims" will be friends and family.