JULIUS EASTMAN'S JOAN OF ARC, Studies/In Progress
Added 2021-02-05 21:08:43 +0000 UTCInspired by last Easter with a dear friend who played Julius Eastman's "The Holy Presence of Joan of Arc" during our sweet celebration, I decided back then that I would do a painting of Joan through Eastman's eyes. Imogen posed for it on the left, and on the right you see the in-progress of the painting, which is not much bigger than your foot. The painting in progress below is a study, and is six times the size of the "actual Joan" painting I intended. I have done this before, a very large study painting for a small one, and both naturally take on their own lives quite separate from one another. It occurred to me just now to share this quirk (if it is a quirk) with you today. I appreciate you so much for accompanying me in the progress. And yes, the study is way out of proportion, her arms and hands : )
