
The Portrait of M. O.
Frame by Ercoli Cornici.
September 12, 2021/by tja
Zia Rossana
Painted from life in 15 sittings.
August 23, 2021/by tja
The Nightstand
February 24, 2021/by tja
Head Study of an Italian Actor
If you would like to learn how I made this painting and…
November 14, 2020/by tja
Asland
October 13, 2020/by tja
Self-Portrait at Age 50
Below: a time-lapse video of me working on the underpai…
September 18, 2020/by tja
The Cabinetmaker
September 10, 2020/by tja
Portrait of a Roman Actress
May 17, 2020/by tja
The Painter’s Daughter
2020
April 29, 2020/by tja
A Break in the Rain in Villa Borghese
December 7, 2019/by tja
Portrait of a Young Law Student
December 7, 2019/by tja
Il Laghetto a Villa Borghese
May 24, 2019/by tja
Arianna in Profile
March 6, 2018/by tja
Arianna
The first portrait to be completed while following the strict diet of "white is light", instruction on the technique courtesy of Charles Weed.
March 6, 2018/by tja
The Arbor in Villa Sciara
December 7, 2017/by tja
A Break in the Rain along the Tiber
The painting was started this past summer on a sunny July morning.…
June 4, 2017/by tja
Salome in Waiting
"Salome" is available for purchase, including the frame, if desired. If you are interested, please contact me.
January 4, 2017/by tja
The Dig
"The Dig" is available for purchase, including the frame, if desired. If you are interested, please contact me.
November 15, 2016/by tja
The Night Watch
"The Night Watch" is available for purchase, including the frame, if desired. If you are interested, please contact me.
October 20, 2016/by tja
Portrait of Roxanna
October 7, 2016/by tja
Sunset at Rocca Calascio
Made in June, 2013 during a weekend painting workshop in Rocca…
April 4, 2015/by tja
Self-Portrait at Age 43
October 22, 2014/by tja
Portrait of My Uncle, Joseph P. Allen IV
My third attempt at the BP National Portrait Gallery competition…
October 22, 2013/by tja
Roman Sky
August 9, 2013/by tja
Netherland
News Update, June 2013
Netherland was pre-selected for the for…
December 19, 2012/by tjaNetherland was pre-selected for the for…
Latest News
“The Cabinetmaker” on Display at the MEAM Museum in BarcelonaAugust 1, 2021 - 8:43 pm
Timothy Joseph Allen Included as a ‘Featured Artist’ on the Michael Harding WebsiteJuly 11, 2021 - 10:15 am
Recent Work by My Students at The American University of RomeJuly 6, 2021 - 10:31 pm
“The Painter’s Daughter” Selected for the 2021 Exhibition of the Royal Society of Portrait PaintersApril 10, 2021 - 8:45 am
“The Cabinetmaker” is a Finalist in the ModPortrait 2020 Competition in SpainMarch 2, 2021 - 11:49 am
Recent Work
The Portrait of M. O.September 12, 2021 - 11:58 am
Zia RossanaAugust 23, 2021 - 1:05 pm
Portrait of Angela L.August 22, 2021 - 9:43 am
The NightstandFebruary 24, 2021 - 8:25 am
Portrait of Mary and RobertNovember 27, 2020 - 2:00 pm
Head Study of an Italian ActorNovember 14, 2020 - 2:46 pm
AslandOctober 13, 2020 - 9:59 pm
News from The Painting & Drawing Art Studio of Rome
- Caravaggio and ‘Cabinet Making’ April 16, 2022
- Presenting PADASOR: the New Online Atelier of the Painting and Drawing Art Studio of Rome January 20, 2021
- Learn Oil Painting Online with Interactive Lessons May 5, 2020
- Masterclass in Drawing with Charles Weed: May 4-7, 2020 January 24, 2020
- Renaissance Retreat Highlights from October 2019 November 17, 2019
From my Painter’s Blog
- Book Note of the Day: The Royal Road in Art January 27, 2022
- Book Note of the Day: the Importance of Instinct August 4, 2021
- “Sinking In” – When Oil Paint Dries Dull and Matte on the Canvas and Why December 29, 2018
- Anthonis Mor: Technical Info on the National Portrait Gallery Website December 9, 2018
- From the Graveyard: Formulas for Flesh – Part I: Caravaggio, Guercino, Reni and Caracci August 19, 2018
- pLog Pith XVII August 19, 2018