Took the opportunity to practice some glazing on some of my old life studies from Monday nights life class and see if I could move some of them on and just experiment. Just starting to see some of the transparent effects coming through although the finished painting looks a little smoother and less blotchy than... Continue Reading →
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.
I really enjoyed this Mondays life class. We had a body builder pose for us this week. Perhaps would have been better to concentrate on Karl's physique as it is very similar to mine 🙂 But I just love doing portraits (this week with a little help from Maurice - What a great painter and... Continue Reading →
If your at a loose end this weekend, come on down to our annual Autumn exhibition at Vernon Mill, Stockport. There are over 50 artist's opening up their studios. (inc. myself) Friday night is always the best night as we have 2 bands and wine and nibbles. Come on down!
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