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A "Journal of Paintings" by Jon Conkey, Themeworks was a "one-year-long" record of my progress in the art of "oil painting", and an attempt to paint 365 paintings in one year. Changing the monthly theme allowed me to focus on subjects I may not have otherwise painted. As an artist, I was looking for discovery and breakthroughs in my works through this daily practice. Themeworks is finished, my new blog is http://studioasturias.blogspot.com, accessed from my profile page.

Sunday, July 30, 2006

# 113 Mora Caballero

Snaped this photo of a real cowboy as he waited in line, the light was right so I painted it; where's the hat? A real cowboy takes his hat off when he enters a restaurant. JLC

4 Comments:

Louis Boileau said...: I really like your portraits...a lot!! But I especially like this one.; 7:01 AM
Jon Conkey said...: Thanks Louis,
It is hard for me to find good male subjects to paint around here, I like to find them at work or unaware. This one was luck! I sure love your paintings! Your "gold spoon" painting is really very awesome. JLC; 9:30 AM
tonypetersart said...: Hey Jon,

Of all of your head paintings on here, this one is my favorite. I think it's a combination of your tonal palette and defined brushwork, there's some strong structure there.; 1:01 AM
Jon Conkey said...: Tony,

Thanks for taking a look... this one was from a photo, I had plenty of time to stare at all those shapes and construct this particular face; I love the palette on this one as well.; 12:13 PM

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# 113 Mora Caballero

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