Author Archives: John Colasante

Skye Portrait

Posted on January 11, 2013 by John Colasante

New portrait. This was done under a daylight-balanced light to really bring out the colors in the flesh.

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Portrait Sketch

Posted on December 6, 2012 by John Colasante

One session.

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New Figure. Leticia

Posted on July 26, 2012 by John Colasante

Here is a new figure painting. Didn’t get a chance to finish it. Leticia at ASL.

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Figure (Connie)

Posted on July 6, 2012 by John Colasante

The lovely model Connie poses for another painting. Day Two. Added some background and the hand, and made some corrections to the gesture   This is day one block in, about two hours, from life of course.

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Head study (Connie)

Posted on July 4, 2012 by John Colasante

Painted Connie at ASL. About two hours.

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New Figure Kathy

Posted on June 19, 2012 by John Colasante

Day Three A new figure, day one, three sessions. Model Kathy.

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Salmagundi Drawathon

Posted on June 9, 2012 by John Colasante

Using iPad. Yawn.

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Another new figure done, “Yesenia”, (Max Ginsburg’s class at Art Student’s League)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by John Colasante

This was done in Max Ginsberg’s class at the Art Student’s League, evening painting June-Aug 2012. Spend a lot of time watching Max paint and give instruction to other students. Very informative. Key points to remember. Drawing, drawing, drawing Use … Continue reading →

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New Figure

Posted on May 8, 2012 by John Colasante

Charcoal sketch for new figure painting. I drew this freehand right onto the canvas. Next I will fix it with spray fixative and then paint right on top of the drawing. Day 2 :: Color block in.

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Portrait (profile)

Posted on April 24, 2012 by John Colasante

A new painting of Pigeon at the Art Student’s League. This simple profile has been worked on for 4 days. The flat lighting has been a challenge.

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