I love the peacefulness of this painting. I think we all recognise this moment of deep contemplation, totally unaware of herself, of us and of her surroundings. I wonder what she is thinking about.
She is my cousin’s daughter Isabella. In return for modelling she is painting in my studio. The idea was that I would teach her to paint in oils, but she is a natural and has picked it up really quickly, she’s a very good painter, and I really like having her around.
This painting and the one’s called The Silk Pyjamas and The Far View are all of her, and are for sale.
The Silk Pyjamas
Isabella, my cousin’s daughter and my favourite model, she often stays the night when she is painting in my studio. She was wandering around in her pyjamas one morning and I saw two great quiet portraits, this one and The Far View. The simplicity of the colours and the texture and sheerness of silk are wonderful.
This painting and the one’s called Young Woman and The Far View are all of her, and are for sale.
The Far View
This is my cousin’s daughter Isabella who does some modelling for me when she comes to paint in my studio. All I do is give her the materials and the tools she needs. I sometimes make an observation as I walk through the studio, which she may or may not use. She’s a very good painter.
This painting and the one’s called Young Woman and The Silk Pyjamas are all of her, and are for sale.
The Recipe Book
As I painted this work I felt that I wanted to add a small amount of very bright red to pull the viewer in, so I made the book a recipe book with a cherry flan on the facing page. This worked beautifully because it is also her point of interest.
This painting is for sale.
The works are framed in dark wood tray frames.
Visit the Studio
The Studio is very near the American Embassy in Nine Elms, London. Please contact me and come and visit, have a cup of tea and see what’s on the easel.
