“Every figure painter runs into the same problem–the desire to continue to grow as a painter vs the cost of models. The time-honoured answer is to draw or paint the ‘free’ model who is available every time the artist wants to work. My ‘Self-Portrait Project’ began just that way, and has now grown to more then 90 works. The most recent (#95) speaks to my skin condition (psoriasis) and the constant itching and scratching that makes me a “moving target” all the time.
Channeling Susan Dain
Mixed media on paper
24”x18”
Lino cut
with chine collé
9”x9”
Beats Working
Acrylic on canvas
48”x24”
Baseball cap
Acrylic on board
12”x9”
Tribute to Marjorie
Oil on wood
12”x18”
Tribute to Hugh
Pastel pencil on paper
12”x18”
Tribute to Joanna
Mixed media on wood
12”x18”
Tribute to Bill
Digital image
12”x18”
Self-Portrait #95
Charcoal/pastel on paper
80”x36”
The drawings and paintings of
Brian Smith AOCA
Self-Portrait #94
Acrylic on canvas
36”x24”
