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| Oliver on the Floor, oil on canvas, 20 x 42 inches, 1992-3 |
The model for this painting was a young man I was friendly with at art school. He was immensely talented, but unfocused. I knew he needed money and so I was happy to pay him to pose now and then. He had long thick blonde hair and a Jesus beard, till one day he showed up completely shaven! We were in the middle of a painting too. Resigned, I put that one away and started this one, which seemed to better suit both our moods. Unfortunately, the shaving seemed to be indicative of some "casting off" process, and after only a couple of sessions he disappeared. Later I heard he'd headed to California.
The painting never got finished, but there is something about it I like, despite its rough, unfinished, state.
8 comments:
Wowwww! Que sofrimento! Muito bom!
It's a lovely painting. Glad you met your deadlines!
Nice painting and with unfinished mood, like the gesture of the figure. Very cool.
Thanks for visiting my blog Nancy! Your post for surrender is definitely striking...wow, what a painting. I also like the idea of just doing what feels right. I guess we always have deadlines and things to do...ahh life!
than you for your comment! and to me, the painting doesn't need anything! great work!
You made the right choise Nancy. Thanks for surrendering... we get the spoils ;o)
Nicely done. I think it is finished, the style fits the mood perfectly.
That is a great painting and a great pose. It looks finished to me.
The IF deadlines are tough. I never feel like I am finished.
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