Jessica Seated

Jessica

12x9  oil on canvas

study - life class

I usually jump at the chance to paint from 

a model...especially a clothed one.

Jessica had a nice roundness to her body which I liked.

She fell asleep so was perfectly still. 

Artist Note.

I started off finding the shape and proportions in a 

transparent red. I had pre-mixed a batch of clothing 

and background colors while waiting for the right pose 

to be found. I painted fast and 

scooped up the paint for texture. The red showed through

in places and I liked the look so 

came back and outlined with red here and there.

Not my usual way to paint, but enjoyable and that's what 

it should be all about. Trying new ways and  

treasuring the moment.  Right?