Ahh, painting from life.

[Clayton J. Beck III]

To paint another human being from life is one of the greatest joys I've found. I often paint these in my studio but these were painted at The Palette And Chisel in Chicago.

The two horizontals are 8 " high by 16 " wide and the vertical is 40 " high by 30 " wide. All are oil on linen and done in one session. The 30 by 40 is actually done in 2 hours because the model change her mind about being able to hold the first pose. That's part of painting from life, the curve balls.

Clayton

[Linda Brandon]

These are so lovely, Clayton, and your bold painterly style is very alive.

I am wondering: how much of your life work is commissioned portraiture and how, exactly, do you manage live sittings with clients (not models)?

[Chris Saper]

Hi Clayton,

I don't know how I missed these! I really like the horizontal format, and your clarity with regard to color haronies - thanks for posting

[Alexandra Tyng]

Clayton,

These have so much energy. I love the colors and the brush strokes. They are a joy to look at.