"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Two Figure Studies

Red Cheeked Reclining Nude / oil on linen 14x18



And the preceding quick ala prima oil sketch on art board

Nude oil sketch / oil on artboard / 16x20

6 comments:

  1. Interesting the effects of different palettes on a similar subject. Did you use a model? I'll have to try ala prima; I did with acrylics ... but that feels like cheating given the drying times.

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    1. Alla prima work requires a much quicker pace and generally has a more emotional outcome for me as there is less time for analyzing!

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  2. Oh wow, LOVE your style, everything seems to come so easy and natural, gorgeous nude !

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    1. How I wish everything came easy and natural - those are always the moments I hope for but they are not all that frequent. I appreciate your enthusiasm, Jane!

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  3. Stunning colors in the shadows, and I love the red cheeks. Jane is right. Your style is so pleasing and identifiable.

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    1. Many thanks, Carol. Those red cheeks made me happy, too!

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