This figure painting is finished after 7 sessions. The purpose of this painting was to figure out a definite process with painting the figure from life.

Saturday I normally paint from a live model but unfortunately the model had an emergency and only two artists showed up so the open studio was canceled. No worries, I’m still painting.

There is something calming about the slow progress of these figure paintings. It is almost like a daily meditation.

Today’s session was much better and I feel like this painting is now back on track. It is amazing how one simple change can make a big difference.

My first two sessions went really well because I had a goal and a clear direction. But this session didn’t go near as well and I feel as if the whole painting is falling apart.

Today’s session with this figure painting was all about refining my drawing and placement of forms.

Motivated by my latest struggle in painting from the live model I spend my session today creating a step by step figure painting process.