Behind the Door 2023

Behind the Door, the finished painting

48 x 60 in · Acrylic on canvas

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The studio wall around Behind the Door, with reference photos, sketches and inspiration pinned up

Process

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Step 2: Initial iPad sketch from the upstate bedroom reference photo.

Step 1: Reference photo from an upstate bedroom.

Reference photo from an upstate bedroom.

Initial iPad sketch from the upstate bedroom reference photo.

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Step 3: Second iPad sketch, a tighter crop of that scene.

Second iPad sketch, a tighter crop of that scene.

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Step 4: I really wanted to sketch this even more outrageous pose, but decided maybe the previous embrace approach was the way to go.

I really wanted to sketch this even more outrageous pose, but decided maybe the previous embrace approach was the way to go.

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Step 5: I wish I had taken more progress photos of the painting, but this was one from before I added the white line to cut out my body.

I wish I had taken more progress photos of the painting, but this was one from before I added the white line to cut out my body.