Small Studies and a Recent Renaissance School Demo!

I recently did a two hour demo for the Renaissance School of Art.  I used a photo of the scene and a small 6x8 study from the Old Port section of Portland, Maine, that I paint frequently on my summer trips to the Northeast.  The Demo is a 12x16 oil on linen, and below it is the study….6x8 oil on linen.

Two hour Demo, 12x16 oil on linen

6x8 oil study on linen panel

Here are some recent small studies for possible larger paintings.  I don’t always do studies for bigger paintings, but sometimes it is helpful to avoid investing time and realizing it was a mistake, or solving harmony issues, composition, etc.  The only negative for me is that sometimes I use up all of my creative juice on the sketch and the larger piece becomes redundant.  Thankfully that is not always the case.  These are small relatively quick 6 x 8 and one 5 x 7 studies in oil on linen.  I hope you enjoy!

5x7 oil study on linen panel

6x8 oil study on linen panel

6x8 oil study on linen panel

 6x8 oil study on lien panel

Thanks again for listening to my ramblings!

Hodges Soileau OPA