Nothing special about this costume, except that it is so functional and protective from sun and bugs. I had come up with something similar using a towel while in plein air mode, it looks so middle eastern. JLC
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.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
# 137 Northern European
Nothing special about this costume, except that it is so functional and protective from sun and bugs. I had come up with something similar using a towel while in plein air mode, it looks so middle eastern. JLC
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Jon,
Beautiful work! I've been following your work for a month now. Do you sell these pieces in a gallery? Where do you get your subjects? I'll be watching.
Mick McGinty
Mick,
I really do need a gallery. My subjects come from careful sketches of ordinary people, photos, and a lot of pure invention. Sometimes I'll see something in a flash while in public, then attempt to achieve the essence of what I "think" I saw in my studio with custom lighting. JLC
Jon-
I love looking at these interesting characters. Frans Hals style.
What size are they?
Keep it up, beautiful work!
Hi Peter,
Thanks for the Frans Hals association; he is my personal painting hero! I am keeping these works around 12" x 16", some are a little smaller, this is a comfortable size and does not limit me. JLC
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