Tuesday, March 02, 2010

head study - Jessie


So great to get back to the Palette and Chisel and work with a model. Saturday there isn't a lunch break, which I prefer, so we can paint from 9-1:30 on one pose. Of course I was late (because I went with Karen and worked from 7-9 on a cold corner painting a street scene) but I still got to work on; simplify to big shapes, value, and then the time was up.

8 comments:

SamArtDog said...

I wondered how you'd do now that your back home. easy; you're still very good with the portraits.

susan hong-sammons said...

Hi Sam, I'm freeeeeezing but still plein air painting. The funny thing is that although I love landscapes more than cityscapes I have this strong urge to paint cityscapes. I think the things we were practising on the mountains could work very well with skyscrapers. I love painting in the studio, figures and still lifes but I gotta get outside too. The studio can just start to feel claustrophobic. best to you

jsicignano2.blogspot.com said...

Outstanding Susan. You and Karen are an inspiration. You are so right about the studio. I loved being outdoors in the snow. Okay enough about me, your work is great.

Joan Breckwoldt said...

I'm sure it's nice to be home but what a great adventure you and Karen had! Thank you for sharing, your paintings are lovely even though you didn't intend to make finished paintings. I admire you for getting out there in all the elements. I didn't even notice the pock-marks and think of the memories you will always have when you look at that painting!
Joan
p.s. beautiful portrait too!

Pam Holnback said...

These are great values. You guys are so strong; you always get out in the cold. I wait for the sun!

susan hong-sammons said...

Hi Joan, and Joan, and Pam,
Unfortunately living in Chicago if we waited for the sun we'd have maybe 4 months to plein air paint. I love Chicago, the foods great, people warm, clean for a city, but I am tired of pulling on snow pants, long underware, feet warmers, etc. just to paint for a few hours. okay, I'll stop complaining. Rumor has it that we're to hit 35 by the weekend and yes, we'll take advantage of the heatwave. I wonder if we'll see the sun...
Happy Painting!

loriann signori said...

Beautiful Spring like portrait Susan. I can feel the sitter's presence.

Jala Pfaff said...

Reeeeeeeeally nice.