Portrait study from life

A study from a live model. Painted alla prima from life in 4 hours approximately.

Problem Solved or The Divorce

Here's a new painting.  Oil On Canvas 38" x 38"

Charcoal Preliminary For New Painting

I am almost finished with this painting. It is an oil on canvas 38" x 38".
But I don't want to publish the actual painting till its finally complete. So here is a small preview in the guise of my charcoal preliminary, color studies, charcoal transfer to canvas and monochrome under painting.
Its tentatively titled "Problem Solved".
 I'll post the completed picture in a day or so, as soon as I'm happy with it.

charcoal on vellum

under painting- raw umber, black , Alkyd fast drying white.

color sketch (one of the three I made)

before the under painting with a few other studies.

Everything But the Kitschen Sync Annual Group Show Volume 14

I'm participating in a juried group show Everything But the Kitsch 'N Sync at the La Luz de Jesus Gallery, opening tonight here in Los Angeles.

My painting Skull with Hat and Roses is on exhibit and for sale at the show.

I went to a preview last night and there are a lot of really wonderful pictures there. As well as some really wildly weird ones. Gallery direction , hours and contact info are below. Its a huge show, 225 pieces in all. Please check it out if you live in the area!

Skull With Hat And Roses       Oil On Canvas

Everything But the Kitsch 'N Sync

La Luz de Jesus Gallery

March 4-28, 2011

Everything But the Kitschen Sync