Abbott Handerson Thayer

I discovered this wonderful artist today (b. 1849-1921). Not sure how I've never heard of him before. He was a student of Jean-Leon Gerome, which explains some of his wonderfulness. I'm not really up for researching more interesting facts about his life and times, so just enjoy the paintings.

Angel by Abbott Thayer

detail of Angel

Virgin Enthroned

Joseph Todorovitch workshop

I'm about halfway through my 10-class figure painting workshop with Joseph Todorovitch. I met Joseph a few weeks ago at a portrait demo he did, and I was totally blown away. When I look at the huge advances I have made with my own painting since I started, it makes me cringe to think about how close I was to staying home that night and watching Arrested Development. Not to belittle the magical, life-changing powers of Arrested Development .

Here is his website, in case you aren't familiar with his artwork: www.onejoseph.com. He is amazing.

Here's my most recent painting from the workshop!

Capri

This painting is called Capri, by John Singer Sargent.

I love how it completely makes me feel like I'm there, with the wind and the music. It makes me want to travel. Or at least buy a tambourine.



And speaking of very fine accomplishments, here is a picture of a hut I made with my best friend in Santa Barbara. I am probably still more proud of this than anything else.