Sunday, June 29, 2008

Instant














Ok then. Here's another new piece for the Blue Rain show. I really liked the way this painting came together. It has a more polished surface and paint quality than most of my recent work. I dont know why. It just happened that way.

I usually get my painting ideas when i first wake up in the morning. Then I end up calling models and driving all over the place that day to make the idea come to life. This was one of those experiences. Jendar (the same model from my "subway" painting) will probably never talk to me again after that long long night. But in the end I think it was worth it. I love the feel and tone of this piece.

12 comments:

HelldorinStudio said...

I saw this work on your facebook avatar, it's great to see how you do your painting with a "step by step".
Great work "teacher" !

jamieBEE said...

I can't stop saying it - YOU ARE AMAZING! You can call me to model anytime day or night! ;) I would love to see the master at work!

an illdressed foolishwise said...

the white dress.. yes yes yes..

also, i am really glad that she is gazing at a picture (of you!!) :)

Good luck at the show in Santa Fe. I wish I could come alonggggg

jendar said...

who is that babe? love this justin!!!

p.s. i still like you!

Sakievich said...

You should probably shift your description from "trying to keep up" to "zooming on ahead". Looks like it'll be a great show.

Rupeshow said...

this is awesome. i really love that portrait society of america.

Christy said...

Oh my gosh you are so amazing. AMAZING! I love it, love it, love it. It's so right in so many ways. The shape, the color, the posture, the expression, and of course the technique. Wow.

dugbuddy said...

love the step by step post. hokey smokes this is gorgeous. love even the underdrawing. mmm- mmm. now if you will excuse me, I have to go back and scold my brushes.

David Malan said...

Very nice, This is a great painting Justin, that Second to last picture is really interesting maybe you could try stopping half way sometime. The work on the face is beautiful. Keep them coming.

Adam Ford said...

Beautiful Justin.

Anita Davies said...

What a treat your work is...such amazing talent and skill.

Paul Moyse said...

Beautiful piece!!!! I'll be back here for more!