Self Portrait 11-10-14

Here is the second small painting of the morning. I haven't done a self portrait in a while. I like this one, seems to get the moment across. The good thing with using myself as a model is that my feelings don't get hurt when I paint honestly.

Self Portrait 11-10-14
10" x 8", oil

SP 2-6-14

Experimenting this morning. Always fun and interesting to see what comes out when it doesn't matter.

Self Portrait 2-6-14
6" x 6", oil

Self Portrait with Head Covering

A quick 30 minute self portrait done before class tonight.

12" x 9", oil

Self Portrait 11-29-12 - Zorn Palette

Did this quick self portrait this morning before work. About an hour painting time. Used a Zorn type palette of Ivory Black, Golden Ochre, Quinacridone Red, and Titanium White. I like working with this limited palette. Very rich looking colors.

Self Portrait 11-29-12 ~ Zorn Palette
12" x 9", oil

Self Portrait 11-4-12

Today's quick one.

14" x 11", oil, alla prima

Collage of select self portraits

Fun with #8 flat

This was a fun one with a larger bristle brush. I'll get a better pic when it dries.

16" x 12", on stretched canvas

2 Hour Head Study (mine)

Did this quick study today. I've been drawing so many portraits in charcoal lately that I thought I'd add some color. So I picked my cheapest model and let the paint fly.

Head Study - March 9, 2011
12" x 9", oil

All Tied Up

The state of my beard was due to my 9 year old daughter's sense of humor. Including a detail shot of th eyes and nose.

"All Tied Up"
12" x 9", oil on masonite

November 15, 2010

9" x 12", oil

November 11, 2010 - Self Portrait

Quick study. I like the direction.

12" x 9", oil

November 2, 2010 Sketch - 2nd Pass

Here's after another 30 minutes. I think it's getting somewhere, just not sure of where.

November 2, 2010 Sketch

Here's a quick 30 minute sketch I might add color to later on.

12" x 9", oil

October 18, 2010

To appease the masses...

October 11, 2010

12" x 9", oil

Wednesday morning, Oct. 6, 2010

Monday Morning

Uggghhh...

12" x 9", oil

Breaking Through

Breaking Through
12" x 9", oil

Self Portrait - Finished

Here's the final product. About 3 hours painting time. I know it's not to some folks taste, but I feel it's one of my strongest yet.

Self Portrait - Sept. 23, 2010
9" x 12", oil on canvas panel

Self Portrait - Step 2

Here's the piece after one more hour session. Coming along.