Live Model
oil sketch
11" x 14"
Moving models are a particular challenge to paint. And by moving, I mean anyone breathing. Too often, I'm chasing subtle shifts in light and expression all over my canvas, forgetting the lesson to simplify and grab hold of the essence. The frustrating thing about sketching live is the time limit. The great thing about sketching live is the time limit. I can only "tweak" things for so long before the sitting's over. Usually, I just pray I've learned something to take to the next painting. It was heartening to read that Sargent would pace back and forth in front of his easel swearing, and that Degas' family would wrestle paintings away from him because he never thought they were done.