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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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Figure Drawing Diary

A nearly unabridged collection of figure drawings that spans my entire career: from 1991 to present. Pictured left, an image from my life drawing experience at the Royal Academy in London in January of 2012. Many thanks to Julie Jackson.
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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…