PASTEL PORTRAIT SKETCH OF JOSEPH

PASTEL ON DARK GREEN CANSON PASTEL PAPER

The model did not show up today for open studio at the Foley art center, so we bribed the manager, Joseph to sit for us.  Not many people showed up, I guess, because of the lingering storm but we had so much fun. Joseph was a great model!!

I did pastel portraits for years in New Orleans, but have been working in oils for the the last 17 years, so I am a little rusty.  

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ELIZABETH BLAYLOCK

GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

BEFORE THE STORM AT THE OCEAN'S EDGE

6 X 6 OIL ON HARDBOARD PANEL

I painted this oil quick sketch yesterday while listening to the roaring winds outside as hurricane Issac approached.  Still lots of wind but not nearly as bad in Gulf Shores,  Alabama as it could have been.

My prayers go out to those suffering with this storm.

I like the colorful sky and loosely painted figures in this painting.

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GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

BROTHER SWINGING IN HIS RED CROCS, IMPRESSIONISTIC OIL PAINTING

8 X 10 OIL ON STRETCHED CANVAS! SOLD

 This handsome little boy is the brother of the girl in the yellow dress swinging that I painted a few days back.
Hurricane Issac. seems to be heading straight towards Gulf Shores, so I may not be able to post much in the next few days.
  I wish it would go away!!!

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GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

PROFILE OIL SKETCH OF MACK

16 X 20 PORTRAIT SKETCH IN OIL

Mack modeled again at the open studio painting session at the Foley Performing Art Center.  He is a great model with his wild beard and hair, and craggy features.  The previous painting was a three quarter view .  I think profiles are actually the easiest view to paint.  This is a 2 hour sketch.

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LITTLE BLONDE BEAUTY SWINGING IN A YELLOW DRESS

8 X 10 OIL ON STRETCHED CANVAS! SOLD

This little girl is really adorable swinging in her Sunday dress. 

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GULF SHORES, ALABAMA