Meehan Blog
I drew this at art school last week. I couldn't get a clear view of the model so I included one of the students in the foreground. It was a case of necessity being the mother of invention but it makes for a better composition.
The point of interest is the fact that my fellow student ...
This is one of the regular models. His name is Michael, I think. I prefer working in oils but decided to use acrylic at art school because it's fast-drying. I take my paintings home from the class and there's less chance of smudging.
Acrylic on canvas board. 16 x 12 inches
I intended ...
A few students had a problem with this model, saying he was grumpy. I didn't think he was too bad. It's true he didn't want to remove his spectacles, claiming it would result in eye strain. He acquiesced eventually, but it's obvious he wasn't happy.
Charcoal on paper. 24 x 17 inches
I...
I can't remember this young Ukrainian model's name but she has an exceptional ability to hold the most difficult of poses for what seems an age without moving a muscle.
This is a charcoal on paper drawing of a pose she held for 10 minutes with ease, or so it seemed. I put it down to ...
I painted 'Crown Circus' in 1976. I used Windsor & Newton ink on a good quality board and it's been stored, away from sunlight, for 30-plus years. You can get some idea of the intensity of colour that first drew me to the medium.
In 1975 I had been painting full time for about nine months when I ran short of money for oils and canvas. I began to use ink as an alternative, not just because it was all I could afford, I also loved the vibrancy of the colours.
I gave this ink painting, 'Orchestra,' to Mr. and Mrs...