The Portrait of M. O.
Frame by Ercoli Cornici.
Zia Rossana
Painted from life in 15 sittings.
The Nightstand
Head Study of an Italian Actor
If you would like to learn how I made this painting and…
Asland
Self-Portrait at Age 50
Below: a time-lapse video of me working on the underpai…
The Cabinetmaker
Portrait of a Roman Actress
The Painter’s Daughter
2020
A Break in the Rain in Villa Borghese
Portrait of a Young Law Student
Il Laghetto a Villa Borghese
Arianna in Profile
Arianna
The first portrait to be completed while following the strict diet of "white is light", instruction on the technique courtesy of Charles Weed.
The Arbor in Villa Sciara
A Break in the Rain along the Tiber
The painting was started this past summer on a sunny July morning.…
Salome in Waiting
"Salome" is available for purchase, including the frame, if desired. If you are interested, please contact me.
The Dig
"The Dig" is available for purchase, including the frame, if desired. If you are interested, please contact me.
The Night Watch
"The Night Watch" is available for purchase, including the frame, if desired. If you are interested, please contact me.
Portrait of Roxanna
Sunset at Rocca Calascio
Made in June, 2013 during a weekend painting workshop in Rocca…
Self-Portrait at Age 43
Portrait of My Uncle, Joseph P. Allen IV
My third attempt at the BP National Portrait Gallery competition…
Roman Sky
Netherland
News Update, June 2013
Netherland was pre-selected for the for…
Netherland 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
- 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
- The Fundamentals – A Gallery of Student Work September 18, 2019
From my Painter’s Blog
- 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
- Pigment Analysis in Paintings: Titian, Velazquez, Rembrandt April 20, 2018