Saturday, June 28, 2025

Portraits 47 & 48/100

 








I worked on these two portraits at the same time, alternating focus between the two so that they would develop at the same rate. They were side by side on the same easel. This kind of exercise in the past has forced me to be a little less precious about each, and it worked a tiny bit this time, too. Process shots compiled below.

Thank you to Karen R and Varvara Klimova on the Museum app for the inspiring reference photos. 

Oil paint on 6x8” mdf panels.














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