Portraits and Nudes
We are constantly surrounded by photographic portraits and selfies on our computers and phones to the point where we barely see what is in front of as we move onto the next image. In contrast, the very act of painting a portrait compels me to stop, contemplate, make an intimate connection with the sitter, and through line, color and brushstroke, try to reveal the soul within.
The nude is the most personal form of portraiture; as the model poses unclothed, they expose new aspect of their true selves. Their expressions, gestures and nuances of their being emerges from the vibrant form that holds the physical presence of blood and flesh.
Adam and Eve, diptych, acrylic on canvas, 72" h x 72" w
After the Bath, oil on canvas, 66" h x 54"w
Waking in Winter, 48" hours x 36" w
The Huntress, acrylic on canvas, 50" h x 44"w
You Know You Are Somewhat Compulsive, acrylic on paper, 44"h x 30"w
Her Fierce Gaze, acrylic on paper, 44" h x 30"2
Midlife, oil on canvas, 12"h x 10"w
Behind the Mask, oil on paper, 9"h x 14"w
Study: The Presence, oil on canvas, 12"w x 10" h
The Mask, oil on paper, 12"h x 10"w
Barbara, charcoal, pastel and acrylic on paper, 30" h x 24"w
Can You See Inside Me? acrylic on paper
Laurel Has A Brave Heart, acrylic on paper, 44" h x 30"w
The Dream, oil stick and monoprint, 38"h x 50"w
After the Conversation, oil stick and monoprint, 50" h x 38"w
After the Bath, colored pencil on paper, 10"h x 17"w
Young Girl at Dawn, oil on wood, 24" h x 20"w
Monica May, Harry and Melina, acrylic on canvas, 60" h x 72"w
What Happened After the Night of Love, oil on canvas, 24" h x 18"w
Dad Inward, oil on wood, 10"h x 8" w
Mom Asleep, oil on wood, 10"h x 8" w
Illusion: I Am the One Who Has No Image, oil on board, 12" h x 10" w
Kyle, oil on canvas, 12" h x 10"w
Miles, oil on canvas, 12" h x 10" w