Julia (Model in Red Coat)

An original acrylic painting; expressive, colorist portrait in a contemporary style, finished with a satin acrylic varnish.

Lisa in a Straw Hat

A fashionable young relative of mine.

As an under painting, the surface was textured with the remaining acrylic paints left from each day's painting session.  Some of the colors may show through adding more interest.  It has been finished with a satin acrylic varnish.

Talluah

I used a magazine photo of a model for the jumping off point for this 7x5 portrait on linen on hardboard.  The end result looks nothing like the model and I even made up a name for the young blond.  I very much admire the work of California artist Joanie Springer and her work was my influence.

As with all my paintings, a final coat of satin acrylic varnish is applied to give further enhancement and protection.

The Winter Cap

Though it is still warm here, it won't be long before I'll be getting my winter caps out of storage. Thanks for looking.