Hands

16" x 20"
Oil on archival panel

Well I finished another Thursday painting. The model had her back to the light which made it somewhat of a challenge. I was interested in the hands and I wanted to make sure I was able to get the feel of her gesture.

Life drawing

Carbon pencil on paper
25" x 19"

I enjoyed doing this drawing this week. Steve is a model who takes his work seriously and tries to hold the pose carefully. I initially was concerned about the location of his hand and nose but it worked out. As usual when I have a drawing I like I wish I could have had a few more minutes to clean up the drawing.

February painting

20" x 16"
oil on archival panel

Well now that the crazy pace of the 30 day challenge has passed I can think about what I really want to paint. This is from my Thursday evening model session.  I think that I will start setting up models in my own studio in March. I would like to have more subtle lighting on the model. I find this one flat and harsh.
 I am still tinkering with my paints and think that I have found a good solution. I never liked the fast dry mediums which are great for outdoor plein aire painting but not what I like for the studio alla prima. I am making a slow dry medium that stays open for a few days. Much better for my approach to painting.