The Sculptor Original 14X11 Oil Painting on panel

Today my friend Robert Deurloo posed for me. Robert is a wonderful sculptor who winters here in Tucson. We met a few years ago at the Empire Ranch Show, where we both were exhibiting. Painting Robert was a real treat; fellow artists are always so encouraging and supportive. One of the things I am hoping to get better at while doing these sketches is multi-tasking. I want to be able to carry on a conversation to keep things relaxed and interesting for the sitter. Robert made it so easy, he was so curious and full of surprises that he kept me quite entertained!