Bought this large original oil pastel painting in Wisconsin a year or two ago from a flea market. The image really drew me, since the subject is different than your typical perfect blonde all nudes seem to portray. The sketchy style is also something that seems to pull me in. (Believed to be oil...
A while back I began the largest canvas id attempted in my 2 years of painting. 220x180cm to be a nude on the sofa in my studio in oils. Id love to hear your opinions on the progress so far and what you would change/keep the same.
**note:in no way was I ever attempting a realistic painting, my...
This is actually a linoprint, but there seems to be no category for prints here, and as regards subject matter it is life drawing - and anyway I had to draw on the lino blocks before carving and printing. Hope that's OK
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*I'm trying to forsee potential consequences if I start making self portraits and selling them, or doubling as a model?
I have no concern about family or anything.
I'm wondering how common it is in the art world to do both, and if it brings down any credibility as an artist?