"200 Faces, No. 132"

5 x 7"

oil on panel
sold

Adding to my ongoing series BUST-ED, a Latino man painted on a vibrant orange ground - which I decided to keep as the background.

"200 Faces, No. 131"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED.

"200 Faces, No. 130"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

Finally back to the paints with a new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED, painted on a lipsticky-red ground, so great for skin.

"200 Faces, No. 129"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED, paintings inspired from mugshots.

I honestly did not think I could pull off the hair on this young man, which is why I considered this portrait a big challenge.  It took some patience and experimenting with old brushes and a palette knife.  I love the end result, which is more evident in the real painting than the image - it has some wonderful texture.

"200 Faces, No. 128"

5 x 5"

oil on panel
sold

Staying loose and keeping limber with a new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED.  Painted on a turquoise ground color.

"200 Faces, No. 126"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED.

Again, I painted on a pink/orange ground.  Around the forehead I washed on tones and as I moved down the layers became a bit thicker with oils.  Just moving the paint around in different ways to feel out the results.

"200 Faces, No. 125"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED.

"200 Faces, No. 124"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

I haven't painted in a few days, I've been building an ark.  If you live in the southeast, you'll understand.   And I needed some warming up, adding a new portrait to my ongoing series BUST-ED.

"200 Faces, No. 123"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

After starting back with painting, I realized I needed some warming up. 

This is a new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED. 

~ and a Happy Summer to ya'll

"200 Faces, No. 122"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

I had just a little bit of paint left of my palette and wanted to ease up and paint something quick and loose.   Part of my ongoing series BUST-ED.

"200 Faces, No. 121"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

A new painting included in my ongoing series BUST-ED.   I thought it was time for a smile.

"200 Faces, No. 120"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED  -  a lesson on blond hair and glasses.

"200 Faces, No. 119"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED.

"200 Faces, No. 118"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED, and slightly larger than the usual 4" square - this particular face persuaded me to try something different.  I painted a brown/black (oil) over the white ground and proceeded to bring out the highlights by removing the dark with my brush dipped in Gamsol.  It took a while to get used to how to use the brush, wet, dry, scrubbed, washed, etc.  Tricky.

Near the completion, I added a slight warm-grey into areas as well.  I love it.

"200 Faces, No. 116"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

I really do enjoy painting these portraits, I learn something every single time.  Part of my ongoing series BUST-ED.

Happy Spring ~

"200 Faces, No. 115"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

Part of my ongoing series BUST-ED, a portrait inspired from a police mugshot.

"100+ Faces, No. 114"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

Part of my ongoing series of portraits painted from mugshots, the chiseled profile of a Native American Indian man.

"100+ Faces, No. 113"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED, 100+ Faces painted from mugshots.  I picked this face because of the glasses.  I need practice on glasses.

If you'd like to see this painting 'in progress', I just posted it on my blog Karin Jurick Paints.

"100+ Faces, No. 112"

4 x 4"

oil on panel
sold

This is No. 112 of my ongoing series BUST-ED, 100+ Faces painted from police mugshots.  In case you didn't know, I have a blog devoted to the series and a book featuring the first 100 faces.

Catching Up

Thanksgiving's a few days away and I'm psyched for the way the kitchen smells when the turkey's roasting and eating my weight in sweet potato casserole. 

I've spent the past weeks finishing up the new work for a dual show in December with Ken Auster - and I've put my paints away for a short while to simply enjoy the holiday week.  Before I get busy in the kitchen, I wanted to post the paintings I did at the recent workshop - a demo and sometimes two every day - which I try to include a variety of subjects.

Starting with Monday's demo, which I share the original reference photo and the students paint their versions the following day .....

10 x 8"

sold

Tuesday's demo...

 

 8 x 8"

sold

Wednesday morning's demo...

 

6 x 6"

sold

Wednesday afternoon's demo, starring our dog Joey...

7 x 5"

sold

Thursday's demo, from a police mugshot...

4 x 4"

sold

and Friday's demo.

8 x 8"

sold

My next workshop is in New York City, held at the National Academy on 5th Avenue - an amazing place to paint, a goldmine of imagery to capture.  The date is next May, the Tuesday after Memorial Day - and Sedona Arts Center is who you want to contact if you're interested in signing up.  The details are on the right-side column of this blog.

Another reminder that Brett has brand-new Tabletop Easels available as well as brand-new AlterEasels --- now there's a perfect gift for an artist if someone needs a hint.

And I'll be back to painting next weekend, meanwhile ~

 wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving