Sushan in class

This is a study of another student "Sushan" painting in class. She painted just long enough for me to capture her. There is nothing more exhilirating than being able to capture a moment like this, from life. 8x10 oil on canvas board.

Head Study

Here is a head study from last semester. I think it's really important to let the paint be the paint and the brush stroke be the brush stroke. What I mean by that is, a painting is not just interesting because of color, composition or execution, I believe when the surface is alive with juicy paint it really comes alive. Don't spend time noodling or smoothing things over, just put down the right color, value, temperature and edge. Make a statement and leave it! I love paintings that look like paintings.

Oil on canvas board 9x12