Cast Study: Voltaire's Hand

 

My partner gave me this plaster cast for my birthday last year.  I can always use some practice when it comes to painting digits, so this is a handy thing to have.

I should also say that I felt an other-worldly presence as I was creating this painting -- I'm sure Voltaire himself had a hand in it.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Woman in Orange Kimono

 

For this Japanese-themed portrait, our model was appropriately named Laura.

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Green Apples with Copper Lantern

 

Initially I wasn't sure if I should paint this scene, but in the end I gave it the green light.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Still Life with Copper Jug and Eggplant

 

The coppers were accused of eggplanting evidence

Oil on canvas board, 16" x 20"

Still Life with Oranges and Vintage Vacuum Bottle

 

As a semi-professional painter, life can often operate in a vacuum.  This regularly results in bouts of navel gazing.

Oil on canvas board, 20" x 24"

Off McKnights Lane, Langley

 

I didn't quite finish this painting, but as my friends had gone home I decided to call it a McKnight.

Oil on canvas board, 12" x 16"

Off Shillidays Road, Langley

 

I wonder how many shillidays amount to a shilli season?

Oil on canvas board, 10" x 12"