The Classic Nude
“We must recognize the fact that the foot is nobler than the shoe, and skin more beautiful than the garment with which it is clothed.”
—Michaelangelo
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Currently on view at TRA Art Center in Hyde Park, Florida. Not available for delivery in time for Christmas.
Number 5 in series of the “Vivian” collection
The Original Painting size is 16x12 inches. Oil on canvas panel
Original Painting is Ready to Hang with hook adhered to back of the panel. ( Frame is not included.)
I use the highest quality artist's oil paint and linen canvas panels
This is the first Oil Painting in the Classic Nude series
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I hope you enjoy this oil painting of Vivian. Figure drawing and painting are so classic and timeless. It is always an honor and a challenge to join artists throughout time that have attempted to capture the beauty & poetry of the naked person.
I take every step to ensure this online image is as accurate as possible to the original painting. However, variations in color may occur due to monitor differences.
All Originals are also available as Ready-to-Hang Prints.
Charcoal & graphite on Canson XL. 14x17 inches. 16x20 with mat. New Series. Figure Drawings!!!
Figure drawing from a live model is a basic tenet of learning to draw. “Vivian No 4” is a continuation of my series of charcoal & graphite figure drawings. I love to draw and enjoy the “back to basics” that figure drawing provides. I no longer have access to a live model. But, the internet holds many jewels! My photo reference for this drawing is from the website Croquis Cafe, it is an awesome source for artists like me who love to draw! I hope you like this figure drawing of “Vivian.”
Charcoal & graphite on Canson XL. 14x17 inches. 16x20 with mat. New Series. Figure Drawings!!!
Figure drawing from a live model is a basic tenet of learning to draw. “Vivian” is the first of my new series of charcoal & graphite figure drawings. Recently, I have been feeling a need to get back to basics. I no longer have access to a live model. But, the internet holds many jewels! My photo reference for this drawing is from the website Croquis Cafe, it is an awesome source for artists like me who love to draw! I hope you like this drawing of “Vivian.”
Charcoal & graphite on Canson XL.
14x17 inches.
16x20 inches with mat.
Drawing arrives at your home matted. (Frame is not included.)
New Series. Figure Drawings!!!
Figure drawing from a live model is a basic tenet of learning to draw. “Vivian No 3” is a continuation of my series of charcoal & graphite figure drawings. I love to draw and enjoy the “back to basics” that figure drawing provides. I no longer have access to a live model. But, the internet holds many jewels! My photo reference for this drawing is from the website Croquis Cafe, it is an awesome source for artists like me who love to draw! I hope you like this figure drawing of “Vivian.”
Charcoal & graphite on Canson XL. 14x17 inches. 16x20 with mat. New Series. Figure Drawings!!!
Figure drawing from a live model is a basic tenet of learning to draw. “Vivian No 6” is a continuation of my series of charcoal & graphite figure drawings. I love to draw and enjoy the “back to basics” that figure drawing provides. I no longer have access to a live model. But, the internet holds many jewels! My photo reference for this drawing is from the website Croquis Cafe, it is an awesome resource for artists like me who love to draw! I hope you like this portrait drawing of “Vivian.”
Graphite on Canson XL. 9x12 inches. Figure Drawings!!
Figure drawing from a live model is a basic tenet of learning to draw. “Flora & Astrid” is a continuation of my series of charcoal & graphite figure drawings. I love to draw and enjoy the “back to basics” that figure drawing provides. Live models are a luxury these days. But, the internet holds many jewels! My photo reference for this drawing is from the website Croquis Cafe, it is an awesome source for artists like me who love to draw! I hope you like this figure drawing of “Flora & Astrid.”