"Shirtless Man"
11x14 inches, oil on canvas
$250
Ah, figure painting. So good to be back to you after what felt like a loooong spring break, during which I actually took no time off from you.
Well, Maude Kerns Art Center figure painting is just better than other kinds of figure painting, what can I say?
Here's what I can say: when I saw this model last night, I was less-than-thrilled. We're all human, deserving of respect, and beautiful in our own way, but some of us make better painting subjects than others. At least that was my initial reaction. Then I started thinking about some of my art-idols and imaginary boyfriends, and realized that their subjects aren't always young, thin, female, and gorgeous. One of my current favorites is Sean Cheetham - he doesn't paint the classical beauty, ever. So I decided to attempt to work on some of the things I want to improve in my figure painting - flesh tones, composition, looseness, gesture - and forget about the fact that most likely no one would want to put this one on their bedroom wall.
Though I admit, I'm a horrible judge of what-people-will-buy. Without fail, whenever I finish a painting feeling like a rockstar, I'm in luck, because that painting stays with me forever.
....So someone get ME a can of bud - or 250 cans, even. I'll share.
A diamond in the rough...this turned out quite well. I agree with your assessment, and once again I'm impressed with your eye and your skill! Once we began painting, I became quite eager to capture his facial features. Unfortunately, I had a "paint malfunction" so had to leave early. I got photos, though, so will try to finish this tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate this blog entry...and "boy" is it ever true.
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny! This actually turned out quite nicely. And at least he had his clothes on.
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