ABOUT: Working with a professional dancer is a delight; they create such expressive forms. She used to robe to great effect. This is a small painted sketch that may, or may not, be translated into a larger painting. This is how I plan for larger works, by doing these little studies.
MEDIUM: Watercolor on paper
DIMENSIONS: 11″ H x 9″ W
ABOUT: Let the model be her/himself could be my motto. When I allow models to present themselves as they like to be seen in everyday life, the result is more dynamic, interesting, valid, and engaging. The colored hair, tattoos, belt, and heavy boots. I love it all!
MEDIUM: Lumograph pencil, colored pencils, and pastel on paper.
SIZE: 8″ W x 11″ H (unframed)
ABOUT: I’m interested by the suggestion of movement, and how to present that in a drawing. Undressing is the perfect gesture to portray that where there is figure and an object, here an item of clothing.
MEDIUM: Lumograph pencil, colored pencil, and pastel on paper.
SIZE: 8″ W x 11″ H
ABOUT: The Muse of Music is a delightful subject, especially when my model is a professional musician. I’ve done numerous versions of this muse.
MEDIUM: Watercolor on paper
SIZE: 15″ H x 12″ W (framed)
ABOUT: In studio sessions with a model, we collaborate to create the poses. Her interests/career are part of this process. She does burlesque performances, so it is fitting with use this for the costume elements and poses. This pose and this costume is so her.
MEDIUM: Lumograph pencil and pastel on toned paper
SIZE: 8″ W x 11″ H (unframed)