Expressive Rest

Painting underway of dancer Robin V. I love the hands in this one and am trying to keep that as my focus. I'm also trying to match the beautiful baby blue color of my the actual outfit. I'm using W/N manganese blue and some ultramarine blue...along with permalba white. I see a lot of life and movement in this work even though the model is in a restful pose. 24x30.

Red hair isn't red

My daughter was the model for tonights class. This was my favorite even though I had a couple of more I liked. 15 minutes, conte and pastel. Some good foreshortening practice here. Don't avoid things you have trouble with...faces, hands, foreshortening etc...instead, seek them out, position yourself to work on those things you have difficulty with...you'll get better only by practice.

Peace Table

Mellow out at this 60's inspired round coffee table. 4' wide, 1' tall. One of a kind work of functional art. Hand painted and signed. Free delivery within 75 miles. $850. email me at pateart@juno.com

How Bout Them Dogs!

...or should I say, how bout them beads! You'll show your Georgia pride with Bracey's latest creation...a bold, red and black necklace. See more at:
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Robin

After two weeks off, it was good to get back into some life drawing. It was a small crowd but the poses were excellent...model, Robin V. I liked the angle on this pose particularly. 15 minutes. Conte, pastel

Memorial DayTribute

This painting was done as part of Fort Benning GA'a popular history series a few years ago. Ca 1939, soldiers on parade in front of one the cuartels..among the largest buildings in the world at the time. The Cuartels are still there and are still impressive. This painting does not show the scale very well. Freedom is not free. Remember our fallen heroes.

Blog worthy Etsy Site

Hey blog friends. I want you to check out my daughters blog and Etsy site. She's just getting started so she could use some followers and visitors. She's got a talent for taking vintage buttons and other items and turning them into unique jewelry pieces. I think you'll have fun looking!!
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