Happy Halloween! I'll have this painting available at The Palette & Chisel's Halloween Show October 27-31.
Bunny Headdress, Oil on Canvas, 8”x 10”
I painted this image from animalesque where you can buy handmade headdresses, I adore them!
Sunset Behind the Museum
Sunset Behind the Museum, Oil on Canvas, 24” x 36”
I started a plein air painting of The Museum of Science and Industry years ago when I lived in Hyde Park. While painting the front of the museum someone told me the best view is from the back and they were right! One evening I was back there painting as the sunset, it was beautiful and I've wanted to make a painting of it since.
In the documentary, EXPO: Magic of the White City I learned that the Museum of Science and Industry was built to house fine art for the World's Fair. It was the only building that had to be fireproof which is why we still have it today.
My painting will be at The Palette and Chisel October 14-15 for their Open House Exhibition, the show correlates with Open House Chicago so there will be plenty to do and see!
Alissa
Portrait study of Alissa painted at the Palette & Chisel. Oil on canvas 12 x 16 inches.
Emily
I finally made it to another open studio this weekend. It's been a while since I've painted from a model, it's great practice. Emily posed during The Palette and Chisel's open house, which if you came out Saturday thank you for leaving your house in the pouring rain. Another benefit of making it to an open studio is I was able to see their current show, Open House Chicago, there are some really nice pieces and it's healthy to get out of your own workspace for a while and see what other people are doing. The show features mainly Chicago themed works and will be up until October 22, stop by if you can!
Here is my study of Emily, it's 8''x 10'' oil on panel.