Pris

In August I choose Pris from the movie Bladerunner for the theme at my workshop. I was able to find an awesome wig that was close to what was in the movie. I actually like the one I found better. We tore up some makeup to create the doll look. Pris wasn’t a doll in ...

Figure Study No. 218

Figure Study No. 216

This 30 minute study was painted during a short filming of our drawing group at Platform Studios for a Breathing Space piece to be aired on Super Soul Sunday on the OWN Network. Most of our drawings were with the model clothed. But at the end of the session the videographer was getting certain shots ...

The Toy Hunter – January Schedule

The theme this month is Kisma, Toy Hunter. Those cute, cuddly, soft, and fuzzy creatures are dangerous and need to hunted down. Figurative Illustration Workshop Friday January 20 hosted @ Platform Studios 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm 1821 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 304 Chicago, IL 60622 $20 cash or credit. If you have any questions ...

FIW 6 – Spearwoman

At the last Figurative Illustration Workshop we drew and painted the Spearwoman. I was totally inspired by my friend, Felipe Echevarria. He has a book of Spearwomen paintings that I just love. Thankfully our model was just as excited about the project as I was. It wasn’t nearly as involved as the zombie makeup but ...

Figure Study No. 214

Oil on panel. 12×9 inches. So, I finally made it back to the Palette & Chisel to one of their 3 hours open sessions. It was great. I haven’t had the opportunity to paint a model from life for 3 hours in a very long time. I’m really looking forward to going back.

Figure Study No. 213

Painted at Platform Studios figure drawing nights. Oil on 8″x 10″ panel.

Figure Study no.207

    Oil on panel, 8×10 inches. last hour of my figure drawing session. I used a 4 color limited palette.

Figure Study no. 206

oil on panel, 8×10. limited palette; a few more reds than usual but they were on the palette and I just couldn’t resist using them. Glad I did.

Figure Study No. 205

oil on panel. 8×10 inches. about 1 hour.

Figure Study 194

Oil on panel. Limited palette. Pose was for about an hour. 8″x10″. Available for purchase.

A years worth of studies from 2010

Last year I created a fun collage of the quick studies from 2009. I thought I’d do it again. Its always interesting to look back at your work. Almost all are available.