
The Duchess
The Duchess was pre-selected for the National Gallery in London's BP Portrait Award in 2015.
Related story: The Duchess in London
Begun in July of 2014 and completed November 7th shortly after a week-long trip to London, which included…
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tja2014-10-23 08:01:362014-12-06 23:15:04The Portrait of Andreina
Three-Hour Figure Studies from 2013
The following works were made as demonstrations during my 3-hour figure painting classes every Saturday afternoon in the Spring of 2013. For more on my school, please visit the PADASOR website. If you are interested in purchasing…

Self-Portrait at Age 43

Portrait of Arianna
Watch a time-lapse video of the seven-hour, three-day process.

Return to Olympus
Time again with Odd in Norway.

Portrait of My Uncle, Joseph P. Allen IV
My third attempt at the BP National Portrait Gallery competition (2014). Given the poetic paradox between medium and subject matter (oil-portrait-meets-astronaut), I thought my chances were good. Again rejected.
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tja2013-08-09 21:58:432023-08-31 00:24:42Roman Sky
Head Studies from 2013
The following works were made as demonstrations during my 3-hour portrait painting classes every Saturday morning in the Spring of 2013. For more on my school, please visit the PADASOR website. If you are interested in purchasing one…
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tja2013-03-19 21:23:402014-11-04 22:07:34Song for the Dying Fish
Copying Van Dyck
A quick step-by-step on how I went about copying this gem, located in the National Gallery in London.

Netherland: Behind the Scenes
Watch a time-lapse video on the evolution of "Netherland."