I thought it would be good to revisit my still life series. This one was a quick study which came together very quickly. Oil on board. 7" x 7"
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Dave the Life Model
Oil on linen canvas 27cm x 35cms This was a 4 hour portrait of Dave from Monday night's Life class. I'm trying to get more saturated colour into my studies which is giving them a fresher and brighter, less muddy appearance.
Monday’s life class with Paul
This was the second session of Paul from Mondays life class at Vernon Mill. If you would like some tuition it's available from Maurice. Monday nights 7.00 - 9.00. Fourth Floor. Classes are also run on Saturdays with Ronnie 10.00 - 12.00 - 3rd Floor. Come on down.
Monday Nights Life Class
As I've not published for a while. I thought I'd post these 2 paintings from Mondays night's class at Vernon Mill. 7.00 - 9.00 (including very nice biscuits) Firstly Rachael, who is a great model with amazing dreadlocks and secondly Stewart... as tall as a giraffe... so quite hard to see!
Cause you were all yellow
Oil on board 10 x 12" framed. I'm really starting to enjoy these still life's, although at the moment for every three I produce i might get one half decent attempt. I tried to keep this one more painterly and simple. This one is called "yellow" after the famous Coldplay track. Exhibition News I will... Continue Reading →
Still Life Study; Jug
Oil on board. 7" x 7" Following on from my last post, I have continued with my interest of painting still life's. I have always admired some of the beautiful classical porcelain from rome and greece. Their shapes (although out of fashion at the moment) are a joy to paint and after scouring a few... Continue Reading →
There is ‘still life’ in my studio
I thought I'd have a break from painting people and set up a still life in my studio. With a little help from a few charity shop purchases I thought it would be great to set up a breakfast scene in front of my studio. Sometimes it's great to see a painting with a narrative... Continue Reading →
Barbara – Monday nights life class
Another instalment from Monday's life class (Vernon Mill Artist Studio's) This was the final 2 week pose from Barbara. Again, using the linseed oil as a barrier to create some transparent effects. I decided to try incorporate some more of the figure. Not sure about some of the proportions but I enjoyed doing this study. I... Continue Reading →
“Ricky don’t lose that number”
This was my attempt at painting Rick - 2nd session from monday nights life class. I really enjoyed this study. I tried a new technique of oiling the canvas with linseed oil after the first session. It creates a barrier between the first session and subsequent layers. The advantage is you can create transparent almost... Continue Reading →
Painting Anastasia in my studio
Oil on canvas 24" x 36" inches I painted this nude a few weeks ago but was reluctant to post her as i felt it was a bit wooden in areas. Subsequent 'likes' from fellow artists have made me change my opinion although, i think i will revisit this and improve certain areas. It was... Continue Reading →
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