Thursday 3 May 2012

Nude 4

Here are my latest paintings from the Life model session at the Bath Artists Studio. We were blessed with the same model as last time (see my previous post here) so I was very glad I had the chance to paint her again:

Model 4    12"x16" oil on board



Detail

The artists at work...

A subject Rembrant would have been happy to paint

My set up

The whole session lasted around 4 hours. After the last break, we had about 40 minutes left to paint and since I had finished my painting, I decided to do a quick study of the room. I set up on the corner behind the model:


Below this is the little study I did. I really had fun doing this one as I had to rush which made it more exciting and meant I didn't have the time to think too much:

Life model class at the Bath Artists Studio  10"x12"  oil on board

What got my attention was the contrast between the focal point - the peaceful life model beautifully lightened - and all the activity around and creative buzz.


Detail