Rule one. I must be able to paint the figure accurately and also must be able to imbue that painting with the character and personality of the subject.
It’s difficult. But once one is able to do this so many other possibilities are available to the artist. Something to do with walking and running.
My teacher of many years ago, Jack Youngquist, started me on this track and I owe him everything. Other artists have influenced me as well. John Singer Sargent leads that list.
Vivienne
All “Vivienne” pieces avalable as prints in the store.

Walking | 24x30 | $2500

Another | 8 x 10" | $1800

Artifacts of Wonder | 12 x 12" | $1500

Beauty Asleep | 32 x 40" | $3000

Brave Diver | 26 x 32.5" | $2800

Chased By Herself | 26.5 x 35.75" | $2800

Checked Skirts Are In! | 16 x 20" | $1800

Dancer Moved | 16 x 20" | $1800

In Repose | 30 x 38" | $3200

May I Join You? | 30 x 24" | $2500

My Dear | 16 x 16" | $1500

Night Sail | 20 x 16" | $2500

Vivienne and Blue Bird | 24 x 30 | $2500

Monkey in Chandelier | 24x30 | $2500

Black Horse | 44 x 58 | $6500
Figures

Kendall | 50 x 66" | $8500

Molie | 50x 66" | $8500

Honli | 50x 66" | $8500

Vanessa | 50x 66" | $8500

Bigoa 1 | 50x 66" | $8500

Bigoa 2 | 50x 66" | $8500
Portraits

Cookie in Ireland | 48 x 58" | Sold

David Olson | 30 x 30" | Sold

John Novachis | 40 x 30" | Sold

Marion | 72 x 48" | Sold

Mom / Beverly Hest | 30 x 30" | Sold

Mort Deustch 1 | 30 x 30" | Sold

Mort Deustch 2 | 30 x 30" | Sold

My Father and His Friends | 66 x 50" | Sold

Russian Dancers | 48 x 58" | $8500

Steve Kramer | 30 x 30" | Sold

Toby | 60 x 60" | Sold
Flowers

Giverny 1 | 24 x 30" | Sold

Giverny 2 | 24 x 30" | Sold

Giverny 3 | 24 x 30" | Sold

Giverny 4 | 24 x 30" | Sold