Resting Bitch face

Had a little fun last night with some almost done left over paint and an old abused brush.  The light was bad and it looks like my mood was bad (wasn't though), and it turned out okay for about an hours work.  My take away from this was do more portraits from life with minimal drawing.  If the eyes and mouth are located the rest can just happen.  It's all about the values and edges.  There is room for improvement of course, but the exercise was a quick impression with limited resourses.

oil on canvas paper

11" x 8"

Kodi

This beautiful Burmese is sorely missed and hopefully the painting brings the owners some pleasure. It was so much fun to paint in that the deck boards add so much to the composition.  I love a dramatic vanishing affect and the tilt also feels a little more dramatic.  Beautiful colours and a beautiful dog make it so warm and inviting.

oil on board

12" x 9"

 

New Shades

Taken in Puerto Vallarta in 2023, this photo reference was always in the back of mind to paint. Love the woman staring straight ahead in her new sunglasses. I bought the same pair on the beach...ha! This was just delivered to Warehouse Artworks where they just sold my first two paintings on Saturday.  Thank you Rod and my two new collectors.

oil on board

12" x 12"