the watchman

Jimbe figure study, oil on panel, 18 x 24

... I posted some the progression of this dude in an earlier post. Since I am now abstaining from most social medias (for various reasons, primarily "focus!"), I feel inclined to make another post that directs viewers to the exact image - also I am so grateful to be painting the figure in proper color (after 3+ years studying in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts methods through GCA & my own grasping). Thanks (again!) to Will St. John & Colleen Barry for guidance. 

Jimbe figure study in progress

details of the under-painting above... back in the figure room at GCA; below, a good display of the progression of studies, from Diana's drawing the figure (right), to my grisaille under-painting, to an eventual color study (by Raina Dai) below...

... (update) before I put in a color tone / background, here's the dude with a color pass in the studio: 

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Jimbe figure study... / 'The Watchman" , oil on board, 18 x 24

(will upload a better (non-phone) pic ASAP)

art show in the bronx, april

I am very excited to share some "recent work" from the last couple years at AN BEAL BOCHT (445 West 238th Street, Bronx, NY) in April & also stressed, coz I have to finish up a few un-finished pieces. Having a reception with foods, bevies, etc at 7 PM, APRIL 4th. Hope to see some heads :) ... & if you even care, (ha) one can now find more progress on other projects at http://catharsintherye.blogspot.com ... Happy Spring.

other links to art, etc:
http://www.instagram.com/jaimemorren
http://www.twitter.com/earthen_b

returning from a journey north...

I just got back from the 2013 Hudson River Fellowship in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Check out the Grand Central Academy Blog (http://grandcentralatelier.blogspot.com/2013/07/hudson-river-fellowship-2013-week-two.html)  for more information on this transformative, amazing experience. Thanks for looking again. Regards,

J

(photo by Emilie Lee)