JENNIFER ELIZABETH RENSHAW: 2009

PROCESS

I am always interested in seeing how a piece of art is created. The medium used is not important to me. What I love to see is the process, the steps one takes to arrive at that final work of art. I have started documenting my most recent painting. I usually work from life, for this portrait that was not possible. The model is a homeless man that I photographed on the streets of Philadelphia. He actually posed for me. I think this painting is off to a good start considering my reference material is not the most ideal. I began painting the same way I would if I was working from life. In the early stages of the painting the marks are more abstract and general, they are more about getting the energy of the subject rather than an exact likeness. As the painting progresses it will become more refined. The following images show my painting process.

FIGURE STUDY

This is one of my most recent drawings, graphite on paper. It is in The Artists of Bristol show that is up until June 13, 2009 at The Hicks Art Center Gallery in Newtown, PA.

TRENTON CITY MUSEUM'S 27TH ELLARSLIE OPEN & SALON AT ARTWORKS

The above oil paintings on Mylar have been included in this year's Trenton City Museum and Salon at Artworks shows. These are not the best shots, so go see them in person! The Ellarslie opening is April 25th from 5pm-9pm. The Salon at Artworks opening is on May 8th from 5pm-9pm. Both shows are up until June.

These paintings are from a series that I have been working on over the last two months. I will be posting more images here as well as my website.