In John Singer Sargent's original painting titled ‘The portrait of Madame X’ (which this one is based upon), the strap was painted as though it had fallen down onto her arm - but was repositioned onto her shoulder as it was considered too provocative. The art world is full of nude people and I've always felt it interesting... the line between a naked body and a nude one. For this portrait of my wife I re-re positioned the strap.
the Beach series
The Beach series is a celebration of life and living beside the ocean. The people are tanned and unconcerned with daily chores or troubles. This series began as n unwinding within the studio. To create meditative works, you need to be in a meditative state.. that 'in the zone' feeling is where these works originated
exhibit
2016 • Oil and Water • NKB Gallery
As a parent we raise our offspring and send them out into the world - here the rough and tumble of life is represented by the crashing of the waves of the ocean - young children contemplate working up the courage needed to brave the ocean, to take that first leap
