Thursday, December 19, 2013

Progression of a Portrait

Below is the progression of a recent portrait I did of my friend Jeff Muniz (not to be confused with my instructor, Jeff Hein). 

I'm currently available for portrait commissions. 
If you or someone you know is interested in a charcoal portrait drawing, please contact me at courtneyvv@gmail.com. I prefer to work from life (you would come to my studio and sit still while I draw you). The standard amount of time for such a portrait is about nine hours (three 3 hour sessions). It's pretty interesting seeing your face come to life on a piece of paper.

























Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Pictures from our Art Show

Here are some pictures from The Hein Academy art show last month (November 15).


Jeff Hein beginning a three hour painting demonstration




Jeff's final painting. Beautiful!

Academy students! Emily, me, Lis and John


Emily, Jenna, me and Emily 2!


We were honored to enjoy music from Beaux's band, St. Boheme. Love them!