Other Nudes

 

Portraits

Portrait painting is one of if not the most challenging things an artist can undertake. Capturing the essence of a person requires an accuracy and attention to detail that few artists have. The work can be very rewarding, but it takes time to master and is not for everyone. I rarely do it, it isn't something I feel a natural passion for, but when a client requests it I am always happy to do it.

This portrait is of the great Boris Karloff in full makeup for the original Universal Mummy movies. I am a big fan of his and he had such an iconic look I had to draw him. This image was done in pencil.  

This image was a speed painting done for one of my classes and depicts the actor Vincent Price. It only took two hours and is only vaguely accurate, but it was more about color and teaching the students how to to do things than it was about the final results. 

This speed painting was of a local photographer friend of mine Jeffrey Nelson. It was done for practice sake and as a gift to him. 

Another great actor, Sidney Poitier. This pencil when I was a student. 

Nudes in Charcoal

 

I love nude figure study. I think there is nothing more remarkable nor more beautiful than the human form. These are some quick studys I did to practice. I plan to do more paintings very soon. Ideas are being born as I type.