figure study 22 x 28 oil

I am taking a figure painting class at art league houston. This is my first painting getting back into the class. I worked on this for about 5 hrs or 2 class sessions.  For the most part I like it. I like the body and most of the colors. The model is an older lady who is actually very regal looking which I am not sure if I pulled off. Now that I see it on the screen in miniature it looks different and I see some areas that need a little more work such as the knees but it is hard to work on it without looking at the model.  We will have a different model on wednesday so I can start another painting. 

Buckley 16 x 20 oil

Buckley is an australian shepard that belongs to my father in law.  I also painted a cat for a friend but forgot to take a picture of it. I start my class back up next week and I am excited to get back to painting the figure. Houston Art League has a great program.

Belle 16 x 20 oil

 This is a painting I did of my Mother in laws Dog Belle. She seemed a little unsure of me when I was trying to take her picture. She is a very sweet golden retriever.