Poses

 I had three blank canvases size 4 x 12 inches.  I have a bunch of small art books and looked through them for ideas for subjects.  I was getting nowhere until I found Picasso's Girl on a ball.  perfect subject.  In my book she is only 2 inches tall. I did and then started  painting.

The pose is everything.

Fourth in series

 I drew this series on paper larger than the square shape I planned to finish them  with mats and frames.  They are on cheap water color paper primed with gesso.  Once I had a paint brush in my hand I was enjoying the process so much I chose to use the entire surface.  So much for the square idea.  Lol.

Third in series

 

This one is an action piece, done with an unusual pallette. 

Second in series

 From a simple silhouette I added a layered and very complex background to the lively figure. 

dancer

 First in series.

Working out

 I started a series of sketches of dance poses.  

Then painted them.

New pieces

 I finished both of these today. 

Untitled 

Red Dog Walking