25 minute plein air, 27

The evening I painted this was rainy and cold. I could see my breath. I set up my easel on the back porch to stay dry. This is a quick study of 25 to 30 minutes and is an 8" X 10" oil painting. I did a few value adjustments in the foreground later. It got darker and darker as I painted and pretty soon I was painting in the dark so I could not see the values of my darks...that is why I needed to adjust the values in the foreground.

40 minuteportrait male 26

Yesterday was slow progress. I got 1 and a half 60 minute paintings done and worked on the large painting of Clarene by the lake. The nice thing about the timed ones, is that when the timer goes off, I am done. The long paintings I paint..and paint...and paint... and sometimes I feel they are never done or that I take them to far and the freshness of the quick sketch disappears. Then I feel sad. Have a great day!

40 minute portrait female, 25

Well, here is another 40 minute quick study. This one the teacher liked. : )  I actually have 19 studies that I have not posted. This class keeps me hopping and I do not always have time to post here. Sorry! I really like doing the quick studies. They build confidence!! I am trying to decide if the weather is going to clear so I can do 4 plein aire landscape quick studies or if it doesn't I can work on the finished painting of Clarene by the lake. I must go, have a great day!!!

I pick up the work from Mon Petit Chic this Friday afternoon it is at 330 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi, Ca., so if you want to see the show you have less than 3 days left. Enjoy!

40 minute portrait male, 24

This is a 40 minute portrait. For a 40 minute oil quick study...I like this one. I am getting quicker about putting down information. I found a beautiful large scarf in an antique store last weekend and am going to use it to drape a few figures. I already did a photo shot and am really happy with the images. Hopefully I will start painting them soon.

25 minute, 23

Another quick one. I like this one. She has attitude! 11" X 14" oil

25 minute portrait, 23

I really did not like this one. It lacks life and enthusiasm. I think it needs a few more spots of warm color and maybe more contrast in the background to set the stage for some drama. This is 11" X 14" oil quick study. I however, love this model. I was told he died. I do not know if that is true or not but his face is so full of character!!! Must go. I have another quick study to do today and corrections to make for resubmission. I am learning about still life using unusual compositions and really liking it!

25 minute portrait, 22

This week is portraits of head and shoulders. This is the 1st one. It was done in 25 minutes.