Betty 3

Here's my first painting of the year:

Betty 3
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 inches

I did this in two three-hour sessions, about half the time I usually spend on a canvas of this size. But I've decided to stop and not add any glitchy frippery since I think that would obscure her enigmatic gaze and attitude.

We were lucky to have Betty again. She's a compelling model of rare and unusual beauty, previously featured here, and here.

Flux at the Royal College of Art, London

My painting "Brian 3" will be included in Flux Exhibition at the Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, from December 11-14, 2015. I hope you can drop by if you're in London!

Mid-Year Exhibition

My latest painting "Freddy 3" (30 x 30 inches, acrylic on canvas) will be on view at the Mid-Year Exhibition from November 19 to December 13, 2015, at the National Academy of Design, 5 East 89th Street, New York City.

Recent head studies

Here are some recent head studies in oil and acrylic, done in one to two hours just to try out some new ideas.

Central Park Fine Arts

My teacher Dan Gheno, will be exhibiting at Central Park Fine Arts, 211 West 57th Street, New York City, from October 22-25, 2015. See details below.

An Installation in the Upper West Side

A collector recently sent photos of some of my pieces in his apartment in the Upper West Side, New York City. Seeing my work in a new setting, especially an elegant one like this, is always humbling. But also exciting - in this case I felt that perhaps paintings do have a life of their own.

I was lucky to see the installation over the weekend and so I thought I'd share the pics with hyperlinks to Flickr.

And thanks to my friend and one NYC's most inspiring models, Claudia Hajian, for featuring this post on Museworthy.

Left to right: Lucian Freud, Betty 1, Rosanna, Mark 2

Left to right: Juan, Jen

Center: Raven 6

Left to right: Claudia, Jen

Left to right: Young Woman with a Scarf, Dea 4

On the side table: John

Upcoming Show in London

So excited to be a part of Flux at the Royal College of Art later this year. Details to follow!