Monday, November 24, 2008

Head Study - David Leffel's Workshop


Head Study Leffel's Workshop
Originally uploaded by elle3b
I have been away for a while on several excursions and have gotten away from blogging my newest works.

A few weeks ago I attended a David Leffel workshop. It had a tremendous affect on me. His philosophy, his techniques it all simply blew me away.I worked amounst some of the best painters I have seen. It was extraordinary and I feel somewhat changed by the experience.

Here is my one success in the class, a head study that was completed so quickly and freshly, I could hardly believe it was complete. It all came together in little more than an hour. Simplicity, deliberate application, a knowing. Like making the perfect swing.

I wish I could hold on to that moment, repeat the perfection of all things coming together with ease and certainty. I guess the more you do, the odds are the more that can happen.

I think it was the best learning experience I have had thus far.

11" x 14" Oil on Panel

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