I was able to paint a small alla prima of Chelsea's head and shoulders in the last two hours of class

this is oil on panel and I think it is 8x10"

I don't think she looks much different from last week. She is a little cleaner, tighter, and her head will get a little work next week for about an hour and then I will do another alla prima.  Oil on panel Dancer Resting

Dancer resting
16x20"
Oil on Panel
Day two of four 

Chelsea

first day of four

long pose

16x20" oil on panel

Chelsea......12x12" Alla prima oil on canvas

Detail

9x12" oil on board alla prima

When My Own Work Pleases Me: Here it is

"OWL" miss my bird buddy

SOLD

There was a lot to take in and do for an Alla Prima. I had about 3 hours and this is what occurred.

Miniature Pears being finished

Week Two of Justin finished

reworking the owl by extending tree making the camoflage more a point

Head study of Justin (first week of two- about 3 hours work)

Finished with this painting.

Ann week 3 of 4, two photos, it looks like somewhere inbetween

Monday's finished work. 10x10" canvas cradled on board

Oil on linen panel. This is the second part of four- so she is half finished. A good calm day. No cussin

Alla Prima Monday

Oh, this one has a feel. Reminds me of "Hope" by Watts. That twisted serpentine figure blindfolded holding the lyre

11x 14" Birthday present from my friend to her husband for their country house

I have about 4 or 5 more hours on him. Then he will be ready to fly

8x8" alla prima study of Anne's head

this was a very uncomfortable pose for the model. She was quite the professional and stuck it out.

On the way home, the art supplies fell on it as I slammed on brakes. Wondered what kind of mess it made of this but it was not too badly messed up.

SOLD

I am worn slap out. This one near about killed me. I complained all day, even saying " CRAP" (how nice) out loud. Oh, what a great group I paint with to tolerate me.