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| "Self Portrait" work in progress, oil on Raymar panel, 24"h x 18"w, ©Jill Banks 2012 |
I would prefer to paint this in one day, but with Still Life class this morning, and some other breaks in painting time ... this will need a extra, full painting session. I've wanted to do a self portrait since last year's "100 Faces in 100 Days" project ... just other projects have taken priority. My thought for trying this now was that I needed some sort of transition from painting landscapes for the Wayne Plein Air competition to getting back to a major portrait commission. Better mess with my face than someone else's.
Tomorrow, May 23, from 1 to 4 pm (at least), I'll be painting at the
Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls, VA. This time I'll be painting the bar -- and I'm really looking forward to tackling the warm interior and light. I hope you can come check out the progress!
Exhibits and Events
May 1-31, "Out and About" Solo Show,
Katie's Coffee at the Old Brogue, 760-C Walker Road, Great
Falls, VA. Painting on site: Wednesday, May 9, 1-4pm and Wednesday, May
23, 1-4pm. Check back here before coming in case times change or
dates/times are added. Thanks! Preview the exhibit here.
May 20-June 23, Wayne Plein Air Exhibition 2012,
one of 34 artists juried to participate in a plein
air competition and exhibit in and around Wayne,
PA (May 15-19). Gala Preview and Artists' Reception, Saturday,
May 19, 6-10pm at the Wayne Art Center. Exhibition to
follow May 20-June 23 at the Wayne Art Center.
Eight pieces for purchase/on exhibit.
Web:
www.jillbanks.com
Blog:
jillbanks.blogspot.com
100 Faces in 100 Days Project
Email
Phone: 703.403.7435
1 comment:
Great likeness--love it!!!
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