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New Painting

In Painting by Zoe Nathan

I was out at my parents’ ranch yesterday without my normal painting supplies or inspiration, and found myself wanting to paint. I found a cut out from an old magazine of Penélope Cruz, and having just seen Woody Allen’s new film Vicky Cristina Barcelona and loved it, I thought it would be fun to paint Cruz’s portrait. Here’s is the result of the first sitting (taken from my cell phone): 24″x20″ Needs at least one …
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Progress and New Conteporary Gallery Opening!

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

I’ve made progress on the latest portrait, and have gone to some fun events surrounding the opening of the C Gallery of Contemporary Art in Los Alamos. Connie Rohde Stanchfield, (a friend and art teacher from my high school days), and her daughter Nina Rohde Brown opened the C Gallery together this summer after Connie retired from a inspiring career of teaching art and drama at Santa Ynez Union High School. It was fun to …
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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: