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Pending Gentrification "9x12" Oil on masonite

moving Along with my urban landscapes motif. This here is an extreme example of me exploring my Dirtier side.
Done late evening on location with some touch ups done back in the studio. Yes thats real dirt in the paint. I just had to try it out!

Painting in the park

Here is an 8"x10" Oil sketch Of Paul painting in the shade of a Tree. The work was completed over two visits. A second trip was needed to correct the color temperatures Which were slightly off do to the fact I painted in the shade. . Something to think about next time.

Square Foot Series

A few of these paintings will be showing in this years Square foot show at AWOL Gallery on Aug.16.08. Hope some of you will come out to the opening. All works will be for sale.

More 2 hour Figures Studies

Here are Some Alla prima Figure studies from the last 6 months
All done from a model in oils.

The Model

This painting is based on a Series Of photos taken during The Toronto Alternative Fashion show.
16"x20" Oil on linen.