I love painting head studies. For those of you who know me, the top one is a self portrait, and it is an 8"x10" oil on linen. I started it as a generic head for practice, but it morphed into me, so I added the brush to make it more obvious. The bottom painting is an alla prima study that is a 12"x16" oil on panel. It was done in about 2.5 hours. I have started an "Open Studio" portrait/figure painting group that meets on Saturdays from 1pm-4pm at the studio. Painting in a group of artists is a great way to support younger artists and learn from more experienced ones. Sharing ideas and encouraging one another helps to improve your skills in observation, as well as technique.
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I wish I could join you in your studio on Saturdays!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Great work Karen, I wish I lived closer.
I'm taking Saturday morning life drawing class. It's a long pose for the whole session, I am loving it myself.
Hi Karen! Love your recent additions to your blog!
Thanks, Diana and Jeff! I wish you all lived closer to Vermont! You are welcome to paint in my studio any time!
Love them both! I have just recently begun painting with a group and I really love the comaraderie.
hey Karen I recognize the model in the first pic !!! Oh,, it's YOU. Nice work as always. See you in summer. we HOPE !
I want to come! Beautiful work here.
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