Welding Workshop Video
(Caution: flashing/bright light) Quick work in progress action shot from the welding workshop!
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Subjects
More Variations
More variations on the same pose, loosely inspired by Francis Bacon. All acrylic on A1 paper (84 x 59cm/23 x 33in)
Sketches
Still wrestling with creative ennui on the studio, so continuing to focus on reworking just one pose. Currently obsessed with Francis Bacon’s figures and especially his use of random shadows. Creativity tip: keeping the studio (garage) door closed and blasting music out at high volume really helps to drown out my thoughts and allow the paint to ‘speak’. All acrylic on A1 paper (84 x 59cm/23 x 33in)
Life Drawings 03/10/2022
Life drawings 03/10/2022 (acrylic on A1 paper 84cm x 59cm – 1 hour, 2 hours, 30 mins).
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Sketches
I’m in the creative doldrums at the moment, so just messing around and reworking the same pose in different styles. Currently thinking about Francis Bacon’s figures and the film Metropolis as they seem to sum up the state of the world at the moment. Graphite on A1 paper (84x59cm), acrylic on A0 paper (168x118cm)
Life Drawings 12/09/2022
Life drawings 12/09/2022 (acrylic, acrylic and ink on A1 paper 84cm x 59cm – 2 hours, 1 hour, 30 mins).
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Photos of Abstract Figure Paintings in Collector’s Home
I was thrilled to receive these photos from a new collector of Abstract Figure X and Abstract Figure III being unboxed and displayed in his stylish apartment. Also included are morning and evening photos of the paintings in front of the stunning view from his window! Huge thanks again to Calvin for his interest and support.
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New Painting: The Ugly Duchess
New painting (oil on canvas 61.7cm x 61.7 cm/24.3in x 24.3in). It’s based on the satirical portrait, The Ugly Duchess, by Quentin Matsys (1513), and is a portrait of Klaus Schwab, head honcho at the World Economic Forum, who’s promoting the idea that ‘we’ eat insects. It’s the first of the Momus series of satirical portraits of the great and the good. Tentative titles: The Ugly Duchess (obvs…); Let Them Eat Cucaracha; WEF? WTF?! Other suggestions gratefully received. He/she was originally holding a bright green locust, but I thought that might be even more off-putting. This painting is for sale…
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Denbighshire and District Art Society Portrait Demo
Here’s a self-portrait sketch made during a live portrait demo for the Denbighshire and District Art Society this afternoon. Graphite on A1 paper (84 x 59.5 cm) in approx 50 minutes. I also attempted a portrait of a Ukrainian lady who kindly volunteered to sit, however my sketch didn’t do her justice so I’m too embarrassed to post it! Still, it was good practice and great fun meeting and chatting with everyone! My thanks to Chris and the DAS for inviting me.
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Live Portrait Practice with Paul J
Live portrait practice with Paul J (willow charcoal and charcoal pencil on A1 paper 84 x 59.5m in 2.5 hours).
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