Square Format

These are 18 x 18 inches. The square format is kinda fun for a change. However they violate the basic rule of composition in that the equal sides decrease variation......always risking less interesting composition. I cant 't figure out why I don't like the painting of the Bearded Gentleman. I love the Moody Gal.

Portraits

Back to portraits again. No surprise here! These are all 18X14 inches. One of may favorite sizes for painting at an open session of three hours.

Master Copies

Every once in a while I do a Master Copy. It is a great way to learn but somehow I am resistant. When I do them I really enjoy myself, but it is hard to get started>

Still lifes

I am still painting a still life most weeks. I can tell it is paying off. The process flows...many fewer false moves.

Nude FIgures

I continue to work on the full nude figure. I find this a most challenging subject. Sometimes I feel like I am making progress, but they next painting is almost always a failure! Big Sigh!!!

Gesture Heads and Torsos

On these paintings I was trying to disregard getting a likeness and instead concentrating on gesture and mood. Still can't figure out how to paint stripes in a loose manner!

More Portraits

18x18

16x20

16z20

Although I have not posted since June, I have been painting as usual. I will let the blog go when I am busy, but I cannot stop creating. The only time I stop painting is when I am making something else.