Below are three details from the Panel of Thomas touching Jesus’ wounds, with the disciples gathered. The panel is 54″ x 32″.
A large group of figures making up the right half of the composition.
Thomas and Jesus.
Peter.
The working drawing.
oil painting
Thomas and Jesus
Years ago I was commissioned to make a painting of Thomas touching the side of Jesus after the Resurrection. I began this drawing then but ended up doing a much simpler painting for the commission. I am in the process of preparing a large panel (for the second time) in order to paint this picture. In this post is the drawing and original painting. Following posts will explore the large panel construction and preparation and the new easel I have had to build to accommodate it.
The drawing.
Left detail.
Center detail.
Right detail.
The original painting.
Moses
Here is the latest work on the painting of Moses in the rocky cleft as the glory of God passes by. It may appear complete, but there are many details and adjustments that need to be made still.
please forgive the light disturbance in the photos.
detail of Moses’ head…
Moses in the Rock Update
The most recent work on this painting of Moses in the Cleft of Rock involves the completion of the rocks and the beginning of the turf around Moses. Sections of turf remain to be painted as does Moses himself. Once those elements are completed other details to the composition will be introduced.
…and a few details…
Moses In the Cleft of Rock, Painting Update
Fall is approaching, and work on painting is resuming as well.
Below are some pictures of the small painting of Moses in a cleft of rock when the Glory of God is passing by. The under-painting or under-drawing arguably, is egg tempera, the subsequent layers are oil. The most recent work is taking place in the rocks above Moses in the upper right of the painting.
Jacob Wrestling the Angel of the Lord
The most recent work on Jacob Wrestling the Angel of the Lord (26″x22″ oil on canvas).
Below is an earlier photo for comparison.
Jonah and Walkning Man
The nearly completed under-painting of Walking Man and Jonah.
Walking Man and Jonah Underpainting
Walking Man and Jonah Underpainting
Here is the beginnings of the under-painting -the first layer of many layers of paint- of the Walking Man section of the panel depicting Walking Man tromping across the ancient ocean and Jonah in the ancient ocean.
a poor shot of the entire panel
A Special Frame For H. Bosch
Below is a photo of the frame for Heironymos Bosch Painting in His Studio. The frame is hard curly maple, cherry, and black walnut. I had troubles capturing a quality photo of the frame. Also pictured are a few new details: a great horned owl, bluebird, and some crows in the right-hand panel, and a plowman leading a pair of oxen on the left-hand panel.
The School of the Transfer of Energy 