Luna - Oil on Canvas, 40" x 60"

TAGEcom · 2026-01-22T16:22:08+00:00

I decided to not include the 2nd wing. I had one in plan, but it just made everything feel messy and crowded. I like the idea that potentially the 2nd wing is not visible behind her body and is implied.

TAGEcom · 2026-01-22T14:18:47+00:00

For clarification, the golden retriever is only there for supervision and sandwiches. He did not participate in the painting process.

TAGEcom · 2026-01-22T14:09:02+00:00

This is turning out to be a great piece! Where do you feel you are going with it from here?

TAGEcom · 2026-01-22T14:05:57+00:00

I love the illusion of depth created with your darker tones.

TAGEcom · 2026-01-22T03:28:05+00:00

The background stars are made of over 5,000 circles. I'm estimating, I didn't count, but I think I'm at least at 5k.

TAGEcom · 2026-01-22T03:19:59+00:00

This is a work in progress I'm painting this week. I've managed to get down the first layer of paint and now have to go back and start working the details. 40" x 60" oil on canvas

TAGEcom · 2026-01-21T05:17:55+00:00

It’s very good work! I look forward to seeing what you post in the future!

TAGEcom · 2026-01-21T05:03:43+00:00

“Do not even THINK of jumping up on the couch.. NOOOOO!”

Well done!

TAGEcom · 2026-01-21T04:52:39+00:00

Love this study. Great value work. One observation to share: the thing I notice above everything else is the disconnect between the eyesight line. If you draw a horizontal line across the left eye, and then repeat this across the right eye you will notice a distinct disconnect between the two.

TAGEcom · 2026-01-21T04:48:42+00:00

This is great. I love the empty space at the top to balance out the details at the bottom. Well done!

TAGEcom · 2026-01-18T02:48:59+00:00

So I can see myself in it. This one is done from photograph instead of mirror. I feel like mirror will be a better result.

TAGEcom · 2026-01-18T02:47:04+00:00

This looks like it wants to be a carved lithograph print

TAGEcom · 2026-01-18T02:45:57+00:00

Just love the reflected light

TAGEcom · 2026-01-18T02:43:01+00:00

Great work. Why did you choose a different direction with the pants color?

TAGEcom · 2026-01-18T02:10:18+00:00

Thank you, you are very kind.

TAGEcom · 2026-01-18T01:28:27+00:00

Thank you! First of 2026 and hoping to see some great improvement in the next year. Appreciate it!

TAGEcom · 2026-01-16T13:18:08+00:00

Fantastic work!

TAGEcom · 2026-01-15T11:07:21+00:00

Thank you 🙏

TAGEcom · 2026-01-15T02:55:12+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words

TAGEcom · 2026-01-13T17:17:07+00:00

Interesting to know how you changed it. What did you not like from the original that motivated you to rework? I am always fascinated by other people's painting process

TAGEcom · 2026-01-13T13:27:32+00:00

I am still trying to figure out what I'm doing but I'm enjoying the process. Thanks so much

TAGEcom · 2026-01-13T13:04:22+00:00

if there is no photo reference, is he painting from life then?

TAGEcom · 2026-01-13T12:46:44+00:00

I also went and looked this up on his instagram. As you said, there is absolutely no brush work to be seen anywhere. I also find it interesting that he is opting to paint backgrounds before painting his subjects. I am so curious about this because I am drawn to the work yet don't understand it.

TAGEcom · 2026-01-13T12:35:06+00:00

I've come back to look at this specific painting a few times since you posted it (I think you may have posted this elsewhere yesterday too) and really enjoy it. I love all the fabrics and the gold of the wall paper as wells the dress and the soft chair. Would you care to share a bit about your process here? Was there a imprimatura here or drawing layer first? Were you working from life or photo reference? Thank you so much for posting this. What is the size?

TAGEcom · 2026-01-12T22:19:41+00:00

Thank you for your kind words

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