I got over to my studio at Brooklyn Artists Gym and painted a nude study – it’s not the most exciting work I’ve done – I tried the capture the dignity of this male model who I may have painted before sometime last year.

I don’t think 3 hours is enough time to complete a study – I still do all my work in one sitting – in fact I think my artwork and blogging are closely related.  I’m constantly blogging and wanting to have immediate contact and immediate feedback – which is OK for a blogger – it’s also how I feel about my artwork.  I don’t want to wait – I don’t want to spend 5 sittings glazing that’s probably not going to improve anything much for me, anyway.   I guess that’s partly why I like Oil Pastels – it’s quick – no setup – pretty good range of colors which stay the same as when you put them down ) unlike acrylic, which dries differently than when it’s applied (wet).

I tried something different and worked on a painting within a painting – a little different working on something like this – I had to finish the left and lower part before going into the rest – I decided this study was impossible to complete for me.  I don’t think I was successful with this study but it’s an interesting idea.

Before leaving tonight I stopped by the BAG Photography show  that was opening  called Look SEE::  PHOTOGRAPHS ON REFLECTION, curated by Michelle Jaslow.   A lot of good photos – many pushing the edges of photography.

Fun show – did not stay long though.