Partial self portraits

I've been working on some self portraits because that model is always available. Lol!!  However, I like parts of the paintings and don't like other parts. I wipe out areas and try again. These are two of the pieces I like somewhat. 

More on this one

Working lately on doing faces based on my studying with Anna as well as plodding along on the commission. Took a break from that yesterday and worked more on this one. Need to let it dry some before adding more. The bottoms of his jeans are frayed and I want to do that after the boot area has dried pretty well. I'm actually pretty pleased with this so far. 

Lots of practice

I've been doing a portrait sketch  each day since my session on Wednesday with Anna. A couple from photos and two from life with my ever patient husband as the model. I did this one today as he tried to watch the Cowboy game. He sat for three 20 minute sessions. Then I did about another 20 minutes using the photo reference I took before we started. I'm really pleased with this one. The others were only monochrome and this one I tried with color. I think it's pretty good. I know I need lots more work but I'm really happy with my progress so far. I will study with Anna again on October 17. Until then, lots of practice!

Shocked!!

I attended my first session with Anna today and I'm just thrilled with how this oil sketch turned out. This was 2 1/2 hours of work from a live model in a monochromatic scheme in order to focus  on values, shadows and highlights. I may or may not tweak it a bit more. I'm inclined to leave it as is. I was so apprehensive as to how it would be. I knew I could learn to do this but I never guessed that I could do this well on the first try. Wow!!!  And no drawing AT ALL!!!

Sooooo Excited!!!!!

I can hardly contain my excitement over the fact that I am about to start studying with Anna Bain, an amazing young artist who does classes in her home studio in Garland, Texas.  Visit her website at the link below and get ready to be wowed!!!

http://www.artworkbyannarose.com/

Need a break from faces!

As much as I love portrait work, I just need a break now and then. Decided to start this one of my son's lower legs, boots and spurs. Fun little project. 12 x18 oil

on mounted canvas.