Catalogue
Action Portraits
Full-figure portraits painted direct from dancers-as-studio-models, capturing not just a 'likeness' but also the the characteristics of their movements.
Irven On The Floor
'Action Portrait' of Irven Lewis. 45cm x 35cm. Oil on canvas. 2007. Painted with ref. to earlier life-drawings from Yr 2000. Irven Lewis modelled for these drawings at my temporary studio of Southwark Bridge Rd in yr 2000. Irven was disciplined and focussed in keeping physically demanding 'Action poses' for up to 15 minutes each time. And he contributed his style and creativity in helping me to identify and capture the floor-moves motifs. I already admired him as a jazz-dancer, but after this I also respected him as a Total professional in all that he does.
