Clayton's Figure Work

Clayton J. Beck III · 01-02-2009, 08:22 PM

Hello all,
I believe passionately that all education in art starts with the human form. I return to this subject every time I want to learn some new. I hope you enjoy my efforts.
Clayton

Julie Deane · 01-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Hi Clayton,

These are great! I especially like painting #2 - the composition plus the model is so well painted, as are they all.

I also like the juxtaposition of abstraction with realism.

Thanks for sharing these.

Allan Rahbek · 01-10-2009, 07:16 PM

Clayton,
It's really inspiring to vitness the many different approaches that you show examples of.

I can not tell which I prefer, I like the diversity of your works. But I think that the last one has a nerve and refinement in the drawing and I'd wish it was my work.

Alexandra Tyng · 01-10-2009, 10:34 PM

Clayton,

You do such beautiful work! Thanks for posting it. I love the richness of the textures and colors. The last one is my overall favorite, too because there is a certain tension in her body that makes an unusual pose.

Carlos Ygoa · 01-12-2009, 04:54 AM

Beautiful works, Clayton.....
Your paintings always make me feel like reaching out and feeling the different textures you convey so well, and in so abbreviated a manner.

Richard Jones · 02-03-2009, 10:20 PM

Amazing work!

The first one is my favorite, probably because of the value contrast between the figure and the rug and background.

Clayton J. Beck III · 02-04-2009, 03:54 AM

Hey everyone thanks so much for the replies. I hope the joy in doing them shows through too. I so love to paint the human form in any capacity. I've been busy the last few days. This is this mornings effort. I hope you like.

Tom Edgerton · 02-04-2009, 10:19 AM

Clayton--

All of these are your usual fabulous work.

What's inspiring to me this morning is that--after struggling with a painting in a life session yesterday--I've re-learned from these that "richness" isn't equivalent to packing in unnecessary detail.

Thanks for posting a great series of lessons.

--TE

Clayton J. Beck III · 02-04-2009, 10:53 AM

Thanks Tom, I always tell people I think I'm a better editor than director.

Sorry about the lack of details. The last piece is ...

"DaLawn"
16" x 12"
oil on linen

... done at the Palette and Chisel in Chicago under north light from about 9 am to 1:30 pm. Had a ball with the color and textures. Most of the credit must go to my subject. I mean ......................... COME ON!

Carol Norton · 02-05-2009, 10:01 PM

Clayton, I am such an admirer of your work, everything looks spectacular! Such beauty. Thank you for posting.