Oil on primed archival paper, 24 x 18”, 2010
I haven’t touched oil paints and a brush for ten years and I didn’t remember how sensual oils were. This piece turned out a bit more O’Keefeish than intended. The work is a start - or more a reacquainting. I’m not sure I like painting on paper - the response is definitely not the same as a brush on canvas - however, the votes aren’t in yet and there’s certainly time to explore the possibilities.
Blue Girl
Pastel on BFK, 30 x 22”, 2010
This is my favorite drawing of the past few months. I’m happy to have captured the model’s intensity. The piece is so powerful up close and personal, people are either repelled or fascinated by it.
'Tude
Pastel on BFK, 30 x 22”, 2010I enjoyed the way this model’s presence came through. I also found a new freedom to cut loose with the materials.
Nude
I like being able to put down a line with confidence the mark describes what I’m seeing and feeling.
Montana Creek
Pastel on prepared ground, 18 x 36”, 2004
An old pastel from years ago when I was experimenting, now in a private collection.
Cow Eyes
Pastel on Wallis paper, 18 x 12”, Sept 2010I liked the quality of this painting of a cow’s eye. It could have used some interest in the corners, however, it became a bull’s eye - pun intended - a target focal point, so I darkened the corners in and said good enough.