ainted from life, this figure study was as much about color as it was about capturing a moment. I loved the relaxed pose, her closed eyes and the beautiful shapes created by the folds of her clothing.
I wanted to explore the relationship between the brilliant yellow-green background, the deep blues of her dress and the soft turquoise beneath her. The warm tones of her hair and boots bring another layer of color into the composition.
Painting from life is one of my favorite challenges. It requires looking carefully, making decisions quickly and finding a balance between what I see and how I want the colors to work together.
Original oil on linen
11" × 14"
ainted from life, this figure study was as much about color as it was about capturing a moment. I loved the relaxed pose, her closed eyes and the beautiful shapes created by the folds of her clothing.
I wanted to explore the relationship between the brilliant yellow-green background, the deep blues of her dress and the soft turquoise beneath her. The warm tones of her hair and boots bring another layer of color into the composition.
Painting from life is one of my favorite challenges. It requires looking carefully, making decisions quickly and finding a balance between what I see and how I want the colors to work together.
Original oil on linen
11" × 14"
