Looking West Painting

This painting was inspired by various female drawings and paintings. I choose very simple figures as I want to focus on the skirt and create a strong focal point using larger areas of paint. I place the paint allow it to drip (using mineral spirits) and then dry and continue this several times to get my desired effect. This process takes time as the oil paint is slow drying. I prefer a painterly style. I add dabs of paint at the end to create a bit more impact. The organic nature of the drips and unpredictable way it creates color, movement and form really appeals to me. It gives the very femine form a bit of edge and expressiveness that makes it unique.