Since this is my very first post, I feel compelled to share this painting (close up) that I did in the mid '90s. This dancer was with the Atlanta Ballet at the time I painted her and I have painted her countless times. She still remains the one subject who I've painted more than anyone else, but it has been a number of years since the last painting of her. I share this specific painting because I feel that it expresses and conveys my painting style as well as any I've done. Perhaps I will show you the rest of the painting soon. This is oil on linen painted mostly with one brush (as I tend to do) and many fingers and both thumbs. This is the only way I know to arrive at this texture and atmosphere. I think that by painting with my fingers I have a much closer involvement with the canvas and and feel my way around the layers of paint, which is not possible with a brush alone. Thanks, Steve.
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