Camille 18x24 in, oil on canvas In this painting I explored working with both direct painting and knife work.
Cynthia 18x24 in, oil on canvas With this painting, I explored working with richer colors to enhance the figure and draw the viewer immediately to her.
David 18x24 in, oil on canvas This was my first fully clothed painting. I explored and learned about expressing black clothing without actually using black paint.
Lisa 18x24 in, oil on canvas This is a figure study done to enrich the model's warm and rosy skin tone against a contrasting backdrop.
Self Portrait #1 16x20 in, oil on canvas This is a monochromatic self portrait done from life.
Ellen 18x24 in, oil on canvas This was my first time experimenting with knife work. I really enjoy the raw textures and natural appeal of palette knife work.
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Figure Paintings - Oil Paint

Working with the figure is something that I have always loved. These figures are all painted in oil on canvas.

Alexa Van Dike
Fine Artist / Illustrator Hoffman Estates, IL