Friday, March 18, 2011

Beginnings

Within the past few weeks I've began three new pieces.



A still life. Poster first, drawing in progress.








A two week figure study of Alphé.






Portrait of Meave. The poster is 5 x 7 inches. The painting, still in the drawing stage, is 10 x 12 inches. My easel position is almost straight on. Even though I'm painting the same background as the "Flora" portrait the reflective material is changeable. Directly in front the light is bouncing off the fabric like a reflector.



2 comments:

Deborah Allison said...

All beautiful! The poster study is tremendous...can't wait to see the final piece. And your portraits are amazing. Phew, what a juggling act!

Unknown said...

Exquisite and extremely realistic pencil work, John! A joy to view!!

I really enjoy the oriental themed poster. Must be the colors in it and the contrast they create.