Joyce

No one ever likes their portrait, or do they?  My sister in law is not happy with this one, even though it looks just like her. If you agree and would like to commission a portrait, follow this link.

Self Portrait after Jenny Saville

 

I did this self portrait as an a Life Painting assignment.  The professor provided a video of portraits by Jenny Saville and gave the assignment to incorporate ideas from the artists work into a painting.  

Follows is a great video in which Jenny Saville describes her work.

Her portraits speak to me.

Pastel Self Portrait

The current pastel exhibit at the deYoung Museum, San Francisco, "Color into Line - Pastels from the Renaissance to the Present" inspired me to take out my own pastels. Working from a photo, this actually looks like me.

Lack of a model is the reason for the self portrait.  I think I will do more!

 

Sandra - A sister of the Artist

When to say a painting is finished..... My sister may never approve this portrait, but I think the likeness is strong and that the painting for me is finished.

Sophia and Scarlett

Sisters taking time out from playing hard.

Mask Wearing - What it says about you.

I am going to turn this rough drawing into a painting soon.  It will be my next project.

The see through mask is a wish of mine.  The masks that come up on online searches are non-medical grade, so pointless. 

Maybe soon masks won't be necessary? For now, I am a believer.
 

Academic Style - A Self Portrait

I painted this self portrait in a Grand Central Atelier online class with Diana Buitrago.

The academic style worked well for me as I am currently studying 19th century art, but I think the background and shirt colors make the portrait more contemporary than neoclassical.

Its great that I have a hobby that I enjoy and can do inside until the Pandemic is over.

Princess Reagan

 

 

I am still working on the dress for this little princess.

It's hard to know what Reagan is thinking at 5 years old.  She looks pretty self-satisfied.

I wish we could all princess our way out of this pandemic!

Dad

The likeness of my Dad in this portrait is good.  I like that he is activated by the bright orange in the background that picks up on the zipper tape.

Pigeon Trio

This is a composite of faces of a unique model named Pigeon that I created during life drawing class sessions.

She has many looks. I added the pigeon to further identify her.

Conquering Corona

This a modernized portrait painting from a charcoal drawing of Olimpio Fusco by John Singer Sargent dated 1900-1910.  Sargent chose to draw this young Italian boy for his beauty.

I needed a handsome, athletic man and since none was on hand, I picked Olimpio to squeeze the life out of the corona virus.

The Artist Staying Busy during the Corona Pandemic

This portrait with circles was inspired by a previous work, Cotton Picker.

When the corona virus hit I decided the circles were like the virus, all around us.  The shirt and necklace continue the circle virus theme. Everything except my face is covered because there is no escape.

I am smiling because what can you do.  I am glad that painting keeps me busy.

Sheltering in Place

David and Kylie share an intimate moment after the ceremony converting Kylie to Judaism. She has just come out of the ritual bath called a mikveh. The water is warm. 

What does David's look say?  Kylie is just turning two years old.  Is she reacting or expressing? 

Due to the pandemic, I am calling this painting Sheltering in Place. A child is safe in her father's arms.