Seated Nude Painting Self

[Dave McKnight]

Originally Posted by Garth Herrick

Dave,

I love how you have created an interesting integrated compositional affinity between your seated self-figure and the angularity of your studio furnishings, both structurally and by color. The commendable surrounding design compliments your body imagery well, in your boldly executed self-portrait. How much time did you need on this? I really like the spontaneous appearance.

Garth

Thanks Garth. The integration of surroundings and self is a key part of what I'm trying to do with this one. My initial sitting with this was several weeks ago and, in that session I blocked, in the overall composition fairly quickly and spontaneously. After that, things slowed down quite a bit. Although it might look like it was done fast, I've probably put in at least 24 hours on this and I'm still not done.

Dave