[Deladier Almeida]

Inspired by Carl Samson's accomplished demo in San Francisco this past weekend (7/19), I made this study.

I placed the canvas close to the model and positioned myself about 8 feet from them. From that point I mixed the colors and made my decisions. Then I would walk to the canvas and place the mark without looking at the model (I looked at the model from the canvas when painting the fine features of the face).

I had heard that Sargent painted like that. It was an intimidating though until I saw it done. It took 6.5 hours and it was easier than I anticipated.

Thank you, Carl.

18" x 24" oil on canvas board.