Toni' Dad

A portrait of Toni's Dad. 20"x16" oil on canvas. Sweet man with a ruddy complexion that turned out to be a loving responsible father. I have been told that this portrait captured his spirit. NFS

Clint

Just a quick sketch from a photo.  Vine charcoal on a smooth paper--such fun!  Kinda large--18"x24"!

Laughing Girl

I think that Nicholai Fechin was a superb draftsman--maybe the best in recent history!  This charcoal drawing was done in his style and the source material was inspired by his photographs from his travels to Mexico. I do enjoy drawing in charcoal; indeed, it is like painting but without color--just value.  Instant gratification! 

Queen's Portrait

Have you ever used Maroger? Do you paint on slick wooden panels? Have you been instructed to make brushstrokes?  This painting was an experiment in all of these areas and I was exhausted in trying to keep in mind all of those ideas.  Nonetheless, I enjoyed the experience and the model was so good to work with.  Yes, an artist and a model have a unique connection and there is a balance in every portrait--model and artist.  Oil on panel, 16"x12", $600 framed.

Toni's Dad

A portrait of Toni's Dad done in oil on canvas with thick impasto. I love doing portraits like this and really have not done enough!  His ruddy complexion changes according to the light that falls on this painting--late day or sunsets causes a reddish glow, midday northern light brightens up the skin tones--really interesting to see how the skin tones vary with the light! 20"x16" oil on canvas, NFS.