Paul and Mandie (in progress)
Paul and Mandie Update
Was really hoping to have this one finished by now. I think one of the worst things about painting in the winter is that the layers of oil take longer…
Paul (detail, in progress)
Paul Update
I was hoping that the background would finally be dry enough to glaze over a more final color on the portrait of Paul and Mandie. Unfortunately there are a couple…
Shh (Josh)
Shh (Josh)
Shh (Josh) 18"x24" Oil on Panel ©2014 Jeremy C. Sparks This is the first of, what I hope will be, a series of more conceptual paintings involving people in the…
Paul and Mandie (in progress)
Paul and Mandie – in progress
This is a dual-portrait I've been working on. I was hoping that the background would be dry enough to work on this past weekend but it's still wet to the…
Kayti (in progress)
Kayti – Update
The red background underpainting was finally dry enough to work on this portrait of Kayti again. Still a really long way to go with this one but I think you…
Shh - Josh (detail, in progress)
Just Dirt and Oil on Canvas
A formal training is a funny thing. The artists at the New York Academy are so incredibly talented that they can't help but impart a commensurate level of influence. A…
Shh - (Josh, in progress)
Shh – Josh (Update)
Haven't posted an update on the blog in a few days. It's not that I've been idle - quite the contrary I have been painting more days than not. I…
Shh (Josh) – Update
Spent a good chunk of time in the studio this weekend. Got a couple of good session in on the the painting of Josh. Here's a couple of images (sorry…
Kayti (in progress)
Kayti – Update
Managed to sneak in a painting session last night. I really needed a day in the studio, it's amazing how when things get you down you don't want to be…
Weekend Update
I worked on Josh and Kayti this weekend. Just blocking in color areas still. A long way to go still but they're already starting to have a bit of life…