"Study in Black and White,"

"Study in Black and White," Charcoal, 9x12. Reference: My own

"Present,"

"Present," Oil on Canvas, 18x18 in. What a labor of love this painting was! This image and a few others of the model have been rattling around in my brain for some time. I am glad that I was able to bring this one to fruition. The model inspired me in this reference because of her presence, her command of the space. She grabs one's attention as she does when you meet her. She is present to be counted, present and fully engaged with the viewer and seems to say, Hear me, don't discount me. Reference Photo: My own

"Fur Hat,"

"Fur Hat," Graphite with Charcoal, 14 x 16

"Francesca Sketch,"

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"Francesca Sketch," 18x24, Oil on Canvas. From Life. Lots of corrections to be made but it is what it is when the clock is running. My palette: Winsor Newton Yellow Ochre Pale, Winsor Newton Light Red, Utrecht Raw Umber, Utrecht Cad Red Light, Williamsburg Quinacridone Red, Winsor Newton Indian Red and Rembrandt Ivory Black. 

"Raw and Angry,"

"Raw and Anger" Nitram Charcoal on Global Arts Fluid Paper Hot Press. 12x12. From Life.

"Sara,"

"Sara," Oil, 16 x 20in. From February 2016.  Found this painting recently and still liked it so thought I would post it. I loved painting this model.

From my Sketchbook: Luana Sketch

"Luana Sketch," 9x12. Oil on Gessoed 140 lb. Canson Watercolor paper. From Life