Sometimes you suddenly see an older work with fresh eyes. I was showing this painting (Facing the Light: Tashina 3) to a visitor and a comment he made stayed with me. I’d always felt slightly uncomfortable with the angle of my model’s front shoulder, and after this feedback, I decided to go back and fix the issue. The original pose was itself a bit awkward, making Tashina’s forward shoulder look strange. So—when you can’t fix it, hide it! By repainting the jacket and adjusting a few other small things, I think I’ve improved the piece greatly! Maybe she’ll find a new home sometime soon.
Facing the Light: Tashina 3 oil on canvas on board 18 x 18 $800 framed