"Derek" ©

Derek sat for a bunch of artists Monday morning at the McGroarty Art Center in Tujunga, thanks to Julie Snyder. We had 3 hours to paint Derek and the time flew by. Later after I got the painting home I worked on it a bit more but this is the image of how it looked at the end of the modeling session.

Oil on Linen, 12" X 9"

"Carlos" ©

Julie Sydner hired a fellow to play a day labor as a model today at the McGroarty Art Center. About 11 artists painted "Carlos" and this is my effort.

Oil on Panel, 11" X 14"

"Jennifer" ©

My third time working from a live model. The difference between this type of painting and working plein air is huge. The light is constant, your inside (no bugs, snakes, wind etc.) and the level of concentration I can reach is much higher. I am in awe looking at the other artists works. A couple hundred more attempts and it will start to click. I am just jazzed with the process and so pleased to have the opportunity.

Oil on panel, 9" X 12"