Grace

 

Hello Friends: I painted Grace in class in two separate sittings, a total of about six hours. The challenge for me was to emphasize her beautiful eyes and cheekbones while keeping the rest of her features soft. I really like the tilt of her head and the distant look in her eyes.

Olivia

 

Hello Friends, This is a drawing in Conte pastels that I did last Wednesday at Open Studio at Mainstreet in Lake Zurich. Our lovely model, Olivia, is from South Africa, and she can't wait to get back home by Christmastime to celebrate the holiday with her family. In her country, Christmas merits a brand new outfit every year, and she was sorely disappointed to celebrate it last year next to a swimming pool with everyone wearing bathing suits. This year, she's determined to do it right!

Late Summer, Illinois

 

This is a painting of a scene we've all stumbled upon here in the midwest when we drive just outside of suburbia and hit the open country. At this time of year, the leaves on the trees haven't changed yet, but the grass is high and we feel the change in the weather is just around the corner.

Rose and Sugarbowl

Hi Friends,

I thought I'd publish another photo of this painting, since the previous photo looked quite yellow to me. This one is a better representation!