A close up shot of my painting of Imogen
There’s definitely something special about painting from life, especially when it’s a person right in front of you. It’s you, the model, the canvas, the paints, the brushes and the ticking clock.
A photo of my life painting in-progress on site at the @sussexcountyarts club with the model Imogen in her sitting pose, in Brighton, England.
There are others in the room, some might even be in front of you, but for a while you don’t notice them. You become fully engaged mind and body as you approach the canvas, grasp your materials and focus on the subject. You rise to the challenge of doing your best in that moment until the limited time is up.
My full finished oil painting of Imogen, photographed outside.
Happy New Year everyone! I hope your 2020 is focused, productive and healthy so far.
This is a recent oil painting I did of Imogen, painted in one session ‘alla prima’, about 2 hours 45 minutes. I was fortunate on this occasion because apparently this was the one and only session Imogen would sit and model for. I’m glad I showed up.
Imogen seemed quiet and a little shy, which is unusual for a model. But she came up with this pose holding her camera where she appears deep in thought and in her own calm world, sitting still and silently throughout. You would never have guessed it was her first time modelling.
I painted this with oil paint on canvas panel 11’ x 14”. The original painting is for sale on my shop; https://www.robbieallenartist.com/portrait-figure-paintings/imogen
If you would like to have your portrait painted, or have one of a family member, friend or pet for a special occasion or as gift, I can paint you an original oil painting and have it sent to you anywhere in the world. I can also paint you a digital portrait which can be printed off and framed.
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