Girl in a Straw Hat

Copyrighted © by Linda Warner Constantino. 8" by 10" oil on canvas board.

Girl in a Straw Hat

I like to put up a portrait study every once in a while. I was never brave enough to be a full time portrait painter but I do love painting portraits.

My quarter is nearly over the winter session at school which was totally hectic. I need a break even if it is only a week.I am excited that I have enough participants for my Plein Air Painting in Tuscany workshop. We are going the last part of June.(There is still some room if you are interested.) I think it will be beautiful and most memorable. I love to travel and for me plein air painting is such a great way to savor the memories of a particular place. There is a remote chance I will be painting in France too, this summer. If it works out I will of course funnel the experience through this blog so stay tuned.

Portrait Study of Summer

Copyrighted ©2008 by Linda Warner Constantino - 8" by 10" oil on canvas board.

I have painted many portraits in watercolor and some in oils. I painted this study for my portrait class at school who are just starting to work from oils using live models. It is so challenging.