Monthly Archives: November 2005

‘Finished’ is a Relative Term…

Self Portrait in the Manner of Don Quixote

I know that last week I posted a picture of my self-portrait, patted myself on the back, and called it complete. Well, that was all before I showed it to Martha. Instantly she found about 15 things that need to … Continue reading

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Self Portrait in the Manner of Don Quixote

Self Portrait in the Manner of Don Quixote

Think I’ve finally finished this one. It took a great deal of restraint to wait until now to paint in the hair. Once that was done there were a few small details to lock down and well… here’s the result. … Continue reading

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Weekend Update

Ecorche

I’ve worked quite a bit on my Ecorche since the last update. I’ve added most of the trunk muscles and all of the upper-leg muscles, save the tensor fascia lata. Here’s an updated image. Such a great exercise, it really … Continue reading

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Arnolfini Style

Now that Jeremy has posted a few more photos from the Halloween party, I should write a little more about our costumes, just to finish the subject for once and all. Mr. Arnolfini Jeremy’s houppelande was constructed from plum satin … Continue reading

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NYAA update

Figure Painting

We’re rapidly approaching the end of the semester. It is difficult for me to think about the fact that there are only a few more months before I graduate. Anyhow, here’s a rare mid-week update with some images of recent … Continue reading

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Halloween (Post-Op)

Dashing Smile

Sorry for the delay—I know that some of you have been waiting for pictures from the annual NYAA Halloween Party. The wait is over… Here we have Gina sporting not only a parrot but a dashing smile to boot, and … Continue reading

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NYC Restaurants

Acqua We went to this restaurant on the way home from our 8-hr visit to the Met. We got off the subway without a particular dining destination in mind, and realized as we did that it was pouring down rain. … Continue reading

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Self Portrait Update

Self Portrait as Don Quixote

I spent most of Monday and Tuesday working on my History of Painting Techniques self portrait. So far so good. The underpainting of the flesh was all done using Indian Red, Ivory Black and Cremnitz White. Once I resolve all … Continue reading

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5 Museums in 8 Days, Part 3

At The Cloisters

#4: The Cloisters We’re in the home stretch, at least as far as these museum visit posts are concerned. On Thursday, we went up to The Cloisters, an amazing branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art focusing on the art … Continue reading

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5 Museums in 8 Days, Part 2

Memling Portrait

#2: The Frick Collection After visiting the Met, I was a little museumed-out and needed a bit of a break. We spent Sunday and Monday visiting a few of Manhattan’s better-known areas: Times Square, Union Square, Columbus Circle, Wall Street … Continue reading

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