Penance

I wonder if prepping a painting - meticulously mapping out details of shadow and light in pencil, followed by repeating the strokes a little faster, but not much, and smoother with a fine brush that needs to be recharged repeatedly - is a kind of penance for the ease with which I paint in oils?

Kane (oil on canvas) 2010

Another commission by Kelly-X - a close-up of Kane, the subject of these two previous paintings. Progress shots

Wave II (oil on canvas) 2010

A repeat of a previous painting, commissioned by Gerhard Pfaff.

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Devin (oil on canvas) 2010

Second of three commissioned by Gerhard Pfaff.

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Ryan II (oil on canvas) 2010

First of three paintings commissioned by Gerhard Pfaff.

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Jade (oil on canvas) 2010

Last of four commissioned paintings.
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Paigh (oil on canvas) 2010

Third of four commissioned by Debbie.
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Anthony (oil on canvas) 2010

Number two of four commissioned by Debbie.
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Deborah (oil on canvas) 2010

First of four commissioned by Kelly's sister, Debbie.
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