"Sienna Siesta" by A.B.Deneweth

This is a quick oil painting abstract study on linen. My primary goal with was to keep the overall feeling of the painting abstract, but still present a clear sense of the figure. That balancing act can be a challenge, but also very rewarding.

I also wanted to capture the very intense late afternoon light pouring in from around the shades while using a relatively simple, yet complementary color palette of siennas and blues.

"Sienna Siesta" 12 x 16 oil on linen by A.B.Deneweth
Scarlet Owl Studio is located in Denver, Colorado.
For more information, please visit My Daily Painting Blog.

"Aqua Girl" by A.B.Deneweth

One of my favorite approaches to figure painting is abstracted watercolor. I love exploring the relationships of cool and warm tones as they move over the figure. This was painted quickly (as you can see from my drips!) from the live model.

Be sure to check out the October issue of American Art Collector if you like figure painting it's one of the best issues I've seen and features a great article on one my favorite figure painting teachers of all time, Ron Hicks.

"Aqua Girl" 12 x 16 watercolor on Arches Cold Press by A.B. Deneweth, SOLD
Scarlet Owl Studio is located in Denver, COLORADO
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"Indigo Nude" by A.B. Deneweth

This is one of my favorite abstract figure paintings. My goal was to explore the relationships between warm and cool skin tones. It was painted from a smaller quick study I did from the live model.

"Indigo Nude" 18 x 24 oil on canvas (private collection)
Scarlet Owl Studio is located in Denver, COLORADO
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"Captivate" ~ Abstract Figure ~ by Nancy Standlee

"Captivate"

14 x 11 in.
Acrylic with collage on canvas
Contact NancyStandlee@sbcglobal.net

"Captivate" will be included in the October issue of the American Art Collector.
Daily Painters Abstract Gallery will have a full page ad in this special issue on the art of the nude figure. My entry will be clothed with the bright and bold colors above. There are some collage elements in the work for added texture.

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BLOG.............Nancy Standlee Art Blog

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