Self portrait oil painting

Here is another selfie in my studio (bathroom) this afternoon. 

I spent 2 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 12x9 in. 

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Self portrait oil painting

Another selfie in my studio (bathroom) this afternoon. 

I spent 2 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 12x9 in. 

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Oil painting lesson with Gregory Smith

First session. I gathered together interesting stuff and put them on a table. Here comes Greg’s magic. He always has a fascinating way of composing. I need to develop it. 

I think I did a good job this time for an initial sketch. Not drawing at all, and quick. 

Work in progress. 16x20 in. 

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I am Dynamite, A Life of Nietzsche

Another great audiobook from Belinda Audio, written by Sue Prideaux and read by Nicholas Guy Smith. 

The best book I’ve ever read about this philosopher. Extensively researched by the author, but never boring. Also I liked the way the story is narrated, very comfortable to my ears. 

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Plein Air Oil Painting

Melbourne Cup Day. 

I paint even when the nation stops 😜

Heidelberg Town Hall, aka, The Centre Ivanhoe. 

I spent 3 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 14x18 in. 

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Oil painting lesson with Gregory Smith

The fifth session. 

I greyed out background and put final touches to the cast. 

It was a challenge but I learned a lot. 

Oil on panel. 16x20 in. 

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Plein Air Oil Painting

In the afternoon I did a small painting.

I’m standing at the corner of Bay St and Rouse St in Port Melbourne. In front of Isshin Izakaya. 

I spent 2 hours. 

There’re some obvious errors in the painting, so I fixed them at home. 

Oil on canvas. 12x9 in. 

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GreenElement Hairdressing in Port Melbourne

I drove to Port Melbourne this morning. 

Aaron and Paige are working hard, preparing for photo shoot tomorrow. 

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Plein Air Oil Painting

I went to Banyule Swamp this afternoon. It was a lovely weather, 30°C. 

This is my favourite spot, looking towards a homestead on the hill. 

I spent 2.5 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 14x18 in. 

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Oil painting lesson with Gregory Smith

The fourth session. 

I changed the background and the foreground. 

I spent the rest on the drapery. I had no idea, but Greg gave me a precious tip. 

I think I’ll finish it next week. 

Work in progress. 

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Oil painting at LastPeek Studio

In the morning I did a small floral study in my room. I got gorgeous roses from my client Petrina a couple days ago. 

I spent 1.5 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 12x9 in. 

In the afternoon I drove to my favourite studio in Thornbury. 

We had Carmine. I’ve painted him before. A great model. 

I spent 2.5 hours. 

Unfinished 

Oil on panel. 16x20 in. 

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Jade is working at Covet&Co Creative Studio in Ivanhoe, Melbourne after leaving Zucci Hairdressing

Introducing our new team member Jade, a very creative hairstylist. 

She decided to leave Zucci Hairdressing after abhorrent experience. 

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Covet&Co Creative Studio in Ivanhoe, Melbourne, Australia

I made a short film of the salon where I’m working at the moment. 

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Plein Air Oil Painting

I went to Banyule Flat Reserve this afternoon. 

This is my favourite walk, from Pony Club to Main Yarra Trail. There’re three silos along the way. 

It was very quiet and gorgeous weather. 

I spent 2.5 hours. 

Oil on canvas. 14x18 in. 

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Self portrait oil painting

Another selfie in my studio (bathroom) this afternoon. 

I spent 2 hours. 

Oil on canvas 12x9 in. 

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