See my up-to-date works & behind the scenes on Instagram:
Bits and pieces from the beginning of 2nd year at @grandcentralatelier.
In order:
1st grisaille study of @mavenmodelmuse
Varnishing @lizincontrapposto’s face
Blocking in the indomitable @nellie.muse
Sketch of my friend @esterohman.art
BTS of the eye cast
2nd grisaille, of @freddyborges2
Cheeky ocean study from winter break
An orange
Some snippets of finished and half-finished figures, portraits, sketches and a Michelangelo master copy from my 1st year at @grandcentralatelier
#academicart #realism #atelier #figuredrawing
Portrait of @sonder.man
8x8 oil on gessoboard
Available
@grandcentralatelier
#fineart #oilportrait #realism #atelier
A portrait of my beautiful friend Noor @be.wildering
8x10 graphite on paper
Available
@grandcentralatelier
#portraitdrawing #fineart #atelier
“Freddy,” from the 8th annual figure drawing competition at the @salmagundiclub. Honored to have won 2nd place.
Graphite and white chalk on toned paper 16x22
Available
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Big thank you to judges @jonbrogie and @gregorymortenson! And to @alexkatlan for hosting.
And of course to the one & only @freddyborges2.
Big shoutout to @katya.d.art for winning 1st place!!! I am so proud of you 🤍
And lastly a big thank you to my friends and mentors at @grandcentralatelier.
“Lily”
11x14 oil on linen
(Sold)
3h alla prima painting of the beautiful multitalented musician + singer-songwriter @lily_janae_ from this past summer.
This one felt like exploring another dialect of the same language, inch by inch getting closer to the artistic vision I long to express 🕊️
From a workshop with
@zhaomingwuartist
at
@whidbeyfineartstudio
#fineart #figurativeart #oilpainting #whidbeyislandart
“Josh” (cropped). Final grisaille of the semester.
Lots of dots clicking on this one, trying to be more intentional with each decision, building confidence one brushstroke at a time.
@grandcentralatelier
#academicpainting #grisaille #figurestudy #contrapposto
Snippets from first semester. Doing what I love. Expanding in all directions🀄️🏹♟️
@grandcentralatelier
@aapl_nyc
#oilpainting #academicartwork #realismpainting #atelier
Nothing refreshes my heart like the feeling of adventure. Is it the desire to run from myself, or towards myself? Maybe both. The ocean has a way of making you (and your problems) feel inconsequential. I’ve been working pretty nonstop and feeling burn-out’s cousin—a restlessness, desire for solitude, for spaciousness of mind. I’m so grateful for the freedom to explore and get rained on and sleep in a cold cramped car and eat so many boiled eggs. And for the brief respite in the rain that allowed me to get in some painting. And to be able to share a little bit of the magic with you 🌊
The process of my cast painting at @grandcentralatelier from pencil block-in, transfer with micron pen, raw umber wipeout and final rendering stage.
Sending you all love and blessings for the holidays, solstice and new year 💫✨
#grandcentralatelier #atelierart #castpainting #fineart #nycartists
“David’s Eye”
8x10 oil on linen panel
(Available)
I find cast exercises pretty enjoyable, for the most part, despite their reputation. There’s something comforting about the certainty and stillness, getting lost in a meditation on light & form (or at least a meditation on…something 😅)
Not happy with some parts but the ethos at @grandcentralatelier is, after giving it your best shot, to let go and keep moving… 🌊
On a @raymarpanels L84C Artfix Belgian linen panel. Truly a dream surface to paint on.
“Davis Lake”
11x14 oil on panel
Landscape painting was a big goal of mine over the summer. This one I worked on & off July through August, with a second plein air session about halfway through. I tried to capture the affection I feel for the drama & rolling hills of the Methow Valley, always hoping to do my subject justice.
So glad I got to finish it before leaving for NYC for another year at @grandcentralatelier!
#methowvalley #winthropwa #landscapepainting #pleinair
