Nude with Roses in her Hair - sold

Oil on canvas, 10"x8"

This painting depicts beautiful dark haired seated nude woman viewed from the side. The background is a deep plum tone which contrasts nicely with the warm tones of her skin and the yellow roses in her upswept hair. I especially like this figure's graceful hands and exquisite profile. This is a sensual and elegant small nude with lovely details and rich color combinations. It was created as a study for a larger commissioned piece. 

Buy on Etsy

Flapper in a Pink Cloche Hat - sold

Oil on canvas, 10"x8"

There's something springlike about this flapper girl, She's winsome and fetching, long-necked with wide eyes peeking out from under the brim of a cloche hat. I'm pleased to have created a sense of form and very light-filled shadows on her face mostly with delicate shifts in color and tone. There's an Easter vibe...maybe it's the pretty matching pink of her hat and ruffled blouse combined with the pale blue of the background. The pink in her outfit might be displaying a bit more as a lilac shade than it really is. It's a sort of orchid pink, which teeters on the verge of lavender but isn't...and the background is a pale grayish blue.

I enjoy creating these girls from bygone eras, the style of the times adds such a feeling of character. They seem to arrive with their own lives and stories.

Buy on Etsy