So I'm working on a piece and the composition/perspective is giving me a hard time. And then I seen this painting by Mihaly Munkacsy and my head exploded.
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Maybe I don't have it too tough after all...haha.
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cheers,
-fv



Hey ladies and fellas. A few new warm-ups. One page of Alex Toth copies in there. A few Da Vinci copies in the arm pages.
take care,
-francis






Hey folks. A few new pieces.

The top two monotypes were pulled at the very talented Andrew Wright's studio over New Year's. I love doing these. I tell myself I don't have access to the equipment, but Trey runs over his plates with his car. This I need to do.

The 3rd image is just me doodling girls, you know the usual. The last two images are warm ups I've been doing every morning. I draw one page of something and post it on my twitter. So far I'm on track...I began 9 days ago.

Also, please take a moment to consider donating a few dollars to the relief effort for Haiti. They are going through an incredibly tough time and need all the help possible. I know money is tight, but even a little will go a long way.

Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5
Visit this link to donate more.

take care,
-francis

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret










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I'm thinking of changing my name to Francis-Kercheval-Norman Jorge-Vallejo if long names make you paint better. It worked for Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret. These paintings are beastly. Thanks to the enormously talented (and Dolor collaborator) Jens Claessens for the heads up! To me, these stand next to Repin's work as far as quality is concerned.


If you digg those pieces check out the last piece by Gyula Benczúr! (via James Gurney then Bobby Chui).


take care,
-francis