In this episode, Colleen Barry talks about the forces that shaped her as an artist. She talks about her artistic journey - from taking classes at the Art Students League at thirteen, to an intense mentorship in her twenties, to making a living as a professional artist and drawing director at the Gr

Self Portrait 2015 12x12in oil on wood panel

I'll to try to post more photos of work in progress, so here is the first batch from the cast hall today. Colleen Barry's cast painting just after she finished the underpainting or "wipe out" stage. She has just started modeling on the upper lip if you look closely. The small drawing to the left is a photocopy of her original block-in drawing. It is shrunk down so she can use it to make a small value study (not shown) which she will refer to while finishing the final painting. Ashley…

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In this episode, Colleen Barry talks about the forces that shaped her as an artist. She talks about her artistic journey - from taking classes at the Art Students League at thirteen, to an intense mentorship in her twenties, to making a living as a professional artist and drawing director at the Gr