Intermediate painting...

      Intermediate painting was probably one of the most challenging classes yet. It dealt with how one would approach the figure through painting. At the time I was also taking figure drawing (if I was able to, I would take it again), so the combination of the two worked out quite perfect, really.
The figure, in my opinion, is one of the most fascinating things to render. Whether it would be in charcoal, oil or any other medium. There is so much to discover and understand... it is amazing!

  Here are some studies I would like to share with you...

 This is one of my favorite studies... it has a kind of Egon Scheile-esque feel to it.

Because the figure is so hard to render, you will notice that my proportions are 99.9% of the time off, ha ha. But I feel that is what gives the painting somewhat of a character and energy.

 Dancers I feel are the perfect subject. the way they move and contort their bodies is just beautiful and sooooo elegant.

This is my first assignment, I was so difficult. The model couldn't stop twitching and moving. But I managed to do my best.
















For my next assignment we needed to do one painting of a figure and another with a more narrative approach.

I really like this study because I was experimenting with a more loose brush stroke and incorporated some abstract elements. Drips are super cool to have in a painting!

I present to you my first narrative. I was inspired by my stress and obsession with time.

I call it... Patience is a virtue