"Arms Raised"

"Backward Glance II"

" Backward Glance"

"Emerging"

Serenade

This set of graphite drawings come from the Xmas event. I worked from digital photos. I like this look as well as those done during the event.

During the Christmas holidays we gathered downtown to paint this fine group of musicians. It was an interesting event in that the public could come in and watch the creative process right over your shoulder. I later did a few sketches that will be posted later. Hope you enjoy the energy that I see in them.

The Process of Thought

The preliminary painting was guache. It ended as an oil painting so far.

Formal Pose

Extreme values in this piece. Notice the lack of midtones?

Not Defiant

This model was young and innocent in appearance. I think this is her 15 years from now.

Lay of Light

I did two paintings for this pose. Finally got around to rendering it. I still like the lines right at her midsection.