This young lady was very intense, all the time. Capturing that aspect of her personality was a challenge, but a fun one. "Crouch", oil on panel, done in one go, 18"x24", now in a private collection. #FigPhy #art #artist #fineart
#oilpainting #allaprima #figurative
Creating an artwork of a mother and child that isn't overly sentimental is hard. Most of my efforts with this young woman went right into the trash can. She has a poetic touch (I don't) and named it "Gentle Shepherd". Charcoal and pastel on toned paper.
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"Jeanette #3", charcoal and pastel on toned paper, 25"x19". This is a wonderful lady, a medical professional working with dangerously mentally disturbed patients. She's very caring but also has an iron constitution. Love her.
#FigPhy #portrait #pastelportrait #art
"Red Fox", charcoal and pastel on toned paper, 25"x19", done from life in one of our weekly artist groups. I've been working in charcoal and pastel for several years now and really enjoy the effects and its forgiveness.
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I miss my two little Shih Tzus. They were from the same litter and were the sweetest dogs that ever lived. They passed away a few years ago at 13.5 and 14.5 years of age. Both paintings are 16"x12", oil on panel. RIP, girls. ❤️
#FigPhy #portrait #oilpainting
How about a selfie? I'm the little guy. This was the one and only time my great-grandfather and I were together. I found the old b&w photo and decided I had to do something with it. So here ya go, "Ruben and Me", oil on canvas, 24"x18". #FigPhy #portrait #figurative #oilpainting
Painting kids can be a bigger challenge than painting adults. These two were a delight: smart, cheerful, and lively. Despite the fact that they didn't want to sit still, this quick painting came out pretty well.
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I spent a year in Afghanistan, trying to bring the government and local leaders together. This guy was a village elder. He was one of the best negotiators I've ever seen. I had no role in the discussions, so broke out my notebook and did this sketch from life. #drawing #portrait #FigPhy
"Shadows", charcoal and pastel on toned paper, 25"x19". Started from life from one of my favorite models, then reworked in the studio.
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A commissioned wedding painting for a wonderful couple. I had a lot of fun putting this composition together from about a dozen very different photos. Oil on canvas. 24”x30”.
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“Mark”, charcoal and pastel on toned paper. Done from life in our weekly life session. Lots of character in this character!
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Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends. Wishing you and yours a wonderful day! “Generation”, oil on canvas, 55”x40”.
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Moment of Clarity
:: oil on canvas
:: private collection
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