progress with Ludwig V.

Slowly but surely making progress. It's the small things within the image that make a big difference, bringing out more of the details and nuance of his face.

Have had limited time to work on him lately as I've moved my studio space into Reuben's studio space which is traumatic and energizing all at once.

Order from Chaos

you're the greatest Beethoven

another installment of my friend. Stay tuned for the final, final. The changes are subtle I know, maybe not visible in this itty bitty size?

this is what

"Birch Winter"12x36"
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No, not yet

It must be hard to tell when an artist is done with her work. No, Ludwig is not finished. I did move him to another wall in the studio so that I could get a longer view. Whilst the paint dries a bit, I can look at it and live with it so that I can formulate my next step of nuance and putting in the highs and lows, the lights and darks.

van Beethoven, in stages

p.s. this painting is in progress... please stay tuned.






I've begun working on this piece- 4.5 feet by 6.5 feet tall. Quite enjoyable to get back to an oversize portrait again after my friend Giacomo left me.

So long, Giacomo

This week, a few day after Open Studios, I sold the portrait of Giacomo Puccini to a lovely couple in Calistoga. And they had a truck. Truly, clients that I can appreciate.
The painting is 72" tall and 60" wide.
I'll miss him.