For the oil forum at wetcanvas -- we looked at Cecilia Beaux

Here is my take on Henry Drinker (head study only). Beaux painting of Drinker is a masterpiece with extravagant brushwork and awesoem color. The lighting on his head is strange and it was hard to make sens eof but I did my best.

Thomas Eakins- copy of a lesser known painting

I am hosting the Master of the Month at http://wetcanvas.com in the oils forum for the months of March and April. As a host you do research on the painter's background and methods. I have copied two of his paintings now and this one was by far easier than the portrait. I don't think it's ever easy to copy a master but the artist inevitably learns a lot by doing it. Next month I am going to choose a female painter- they have been under-represented. Perhaps Cecelia Beaux... not sure yet. (This a copy of a portion of the painting. The actual painting is larger, but I was feeling lazy.)

The painting was unusual for the era (;late 1800s) because it showed a baby engaged in intellectual play instead of just sitting and holding a doll.

Morning Traveler 14" x 18" oil on canvas

A painting that was based on a photo my friend Charlotte took 30 years ago in Mexico. Major background adjustment.

The Real Thing... Or is it?

6" x 6" oil on Gessoboard

Fishing at Creek Road Covered Bridge

11" x 14" oil on linen... started this at a workshop as a demo and finished it at home later tonight. SOLD