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Dress Rehearsal…

In 21 Day Painting Challenge, Painting by Zoe Nathan

Three months later I’m back, but only to do a practice painting for a commissioned portrait. I want to finally finish up the series. I got the 14th painting further along than before but have been too busy this summer to get back to it or post my progress. Here’s the start for the commissioned portrait of a boy:
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Exciting Art Books and My Return to Painting!

In 21 Day Painting Challenge, Painting by Zoe Nathan

Two friends independently gave me art books, and right around the same time I ordered one for myself! I was inspired by all of them, but I’m in seventh heaven with the book I bought on Frida Kahlo! In order to justify buying an eighth book on Frida Kahlo, whom I’ve long adored, I ordered the cheapest copy of Lozano’s book I could find, which I imagined would be battered up, with the pages separating …
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Interlude and Status Report!

In 21 Day Painting Challenge, Drawing, Events by Zoe Nathan

Had I been easier on myself, I could have already accomplished a 10 or even 13 day painting challenge. But alas, I chose 20 days, and life intervened. In the interlude, I prepared for and performed in a Bo kata competition at the annual Shotokan Karate Championships in Camarillo this past Sunday. To my happy amazement, I won! I may post a video of it and my competition later, (when it’s edited together.) Rob shot …