Why the heck do I want to do this painting? What it is going to be about is letting go and being expressive with texture. Artist that I’m really influenced by right now are Olga Krimon, Juan Ruiz, and Craig Mullins. Also I’m painting on paper sized with PVA. chrisbeaven.com/4867-figure-...

Off Balance Work: 2662 Width: 6 in Height: 4 in Medium: Oil Started: 2/19/2026 Completed: 2/21/2026 Time: 3.75 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/off-bal...

I finished the painting of Chancey and unfortunately I was not able to get all that crazy cuteness in my painting. It may take a few hundred more paintings to understand how to get all that cuteness to fit in a painting. LOL. chrisbeaven.com/4865-chaunce...

First day painting Chauncey, the cutest kitten ever! It's going to be a challenge to get all that cuteness! chrisbeaven.com/4864-chauncey/

Asymmetry 2 Work: 2660 Width: 6 in Height: 4 in Medium: Oil Started: 2/15/2026 Completed: 2/18/2026 Time: 3 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/asymmet...

Asymmetry Work: 2659 Width: 6 in Height: 4 in Medium: Oil Started: 2/13/2026 Completed: 2/14/2026 Time: 1.5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/asymmet...

Symmetry Work: 2658 Width: 6 in Height: 4 in Medium: Oil Started: 2/10/2026 Completed: 2/12/2026 Time: 4 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/symmetry/

Red Coat Work: 2654 Width: 4 in Height: 6 in Medium: Oil Started: 2/5/2026 Completed: 2/6/2026 Time: 3 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/red-coat/

Puppy Work: 2653 Width: 4 in Height: 6 in Medium: Oil Started: 02/3/2026 Completed: 02/4/2026 Time: 3.75 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/puppy/

Deconstructing form with today exercise! I’m working on simplifying shapes and building accuracy using a 6x8 inch canvas and a unique approach: no grid lines on my drawing surface. It’s a great way to sharpen your observational skills. The goal isn't perfection, but understanding! chrisbeaven.com!

Today's drawing exercise was a doozy! Scaling down a full profile figure while maintaining accurate proportions proved to be quite the mental workout. It's all about training your eye to translate distances and observe those subtle nuances. chrisbeaven.com #drawing #art #figureart #sketch #artist

Stepping up the drawing challenge! This exercise, we’re exploring how to accurately transfer proportions from a reference image to your drawing surface when the sizes don't match up. It's all about mastering ratio and utilizing comparative measurement. chrisbeaven.com #drawing #art #drawingtutorial

Pushing the boundaries of accuracy! Today's drawing is a complex challenge, relying on keen observation and thoughtful measurement. Breaking down the form, simplifying curves – it's all about finding those points of reference. chrisbeaven.com #drawing #accuracy #figuredrawing #art #artist #artwork

Breaking down complexity, one straight line at a time! Today's drawing workshop building session was all about honing accuracy and understanding the underlying structure of forms. Chrisbeaven.com #drawing #art #sketch #sketching #drawingpractice

Soaking in the incredible light and form during today’s life drawing session. Chevy, was a total rockstar! Working with a deaf model, facilitated by Kristyn's amazing Sign Language skills, a truly humbling experience. chrisbeaven.com! #lifedrawing #portrait #oilpainting #art #artist #drawing

Lost in the green! This month’s OPL challenge is trees, and it’s pushing me to explore some serious foliage. I'm experimenting with how to convey their complexity and beauty in oil paint - a constant dance between detail and simplification. C more on my site: chrisbeaven.com

Facing the complexity! Today, we’re upgrading our drawing game with a figure, all within our trusty 1-inch grid. It’s a workout for the eyes and brain, but so rewarding when you start to see how it all fits together. chrisbeaven.com

Back in the studio for a second take! Sometimes, being a good artist isn't enough – you need to be a good teacher too. 🎨 I'm creating a drawing course and realized I needed to really focus on clearly articulating the "how" and "why" behind each stroke. Stay updated on the course: [chrisbeaven.com]

Lines and shapes taking center stage this May! After the colorful chaos of the daily painting challenge, I’m diving headfirst into drawing, and building something special for you: a unique beginners drawing course. See more at chrisbeaven.com! #drawing #artist #art #beginnerartist #chrisbeavenart

I wanted this painting to focus less on the subjects and more on the space.When I do paintings like this I'm always thinking that I'm being lazy though... Expressive vs Lazy. I'm in the court room like Whistler, my expressive side arguing with my detailed training side. chrisbeaven.com/4842-space/

Hunter 128 Work: 2645 Width: 12 in Height: 16 in Medium: Oil Started: 1/14/2026 Completed: 1/27/2026 Time: 16.25 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/hunter-... #figurepainting #oilpainting

Hunter 120 Work: 2642 Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 01/10/2026 Completed: 01/29/2026 Time: 7.5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/hunter-... #figurepainting #oilpainting

Hunter 206 Work: 2638 Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 12/28/2025 Completed: 01/02/2026 Time: 5.5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/hunter-... #figurepainting #oilpainting

Hunter 108 Work: 2636 Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 12/25/2025 Completed: 12/27/2025 Time: 5.25 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/hunter-... #oilpainting #figurepainting

Hunter 77 Work: 2639 Width: 12 in Height: 7 in Medium: Oil Started: 01/01/2026 Completed: 01/09/2026 Time: 6 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/hunter-... #figurepainting #oilpainting

Hunter 24 Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 12/19/2025 Completed: 12/24/2025 Time: 8 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/hunter-... #oilpainting #figurepainting

Hunter 75 Width: 12 in Height: 7 in Medium: Oil Started: 12/11/2025 Completed: 12/18/2025 Time: 7 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/hunter-... #oilpainting #figurepainting

Cornered Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 9/28/2025 Completed: 11/2/2025 Time: 5.25 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/cornered/ #oilpainting #figurepainting

Immersed Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 11/18/2025 Completed: 12/04/2025 Time: 4.5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/immersed/ #oilpainting #figurepainting

Kehoe Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 11/15/2025 Completed: 11/20/2025 Time: 3.75 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/kehoe/ #oilpainting #figurepainting

Escapism Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 11/14/2025 Completed: 11/12/2025 Time: 4 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/escapism/ #oilpainting #figurepainting

Metaxis Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 11/8/2025 Completed: 11/11/2025 Time: 6 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/metaxis/ #oilpainting #figurepainting

Lambent Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 11/7/2025 Completed: 11/4/2025 Time: 3 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/lambent/ #oilpainting #figurepainting

Stilted Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 10/8/2025 Completed: 10/17/2025 Time: 4.25 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/stilted/ #oilpainting #figurepainting

Fallen Light Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 10/04/2025 Completed: 10/07/2025 Time: 3.5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/fallen-l... #oilpainting #figurepainting

Vanitas Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 9/25/2025 Completed: 10/01/2025 Time: 3.5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/vanitas/ #oilpainting #figurepainting

Center Light chrisbeaven.com/shop/center-... #oilpainting #figurepainting

Rusalka 2 began on my 50th birthday. It’s a painting about staying curious, pushing past comfort, and translating inspiration into clear artistic decisions. This piece reminded me that growth in art comes from discomfort, experimentation, and refusing to desert your ideals. #oilpainting #art

Next skill on the tree unlocked. I finally figured out how to draw the same character in different poses and expressions...while maintaining some kind of consistency. Like...this is the same character. And I feel like it READS as the same character. I'm happy with me right now. 😂

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates! I worked on more expressions for Rane yesterday. I told my wife the most challenging expression to draw was "Happy." She asked "Why?" and I told her it was because she was the inspiration. 😂 She smacked me. I cackled. We really love each other lots. 💞

Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 7/3/2025 Completed: 7/9/2025 Time: 12.5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/rusalka/ #OilPainting #FigurePainting #PortraitPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist #Artsky

Draped Width: 6.5 in Height: 11.5 in Medium: Oil Started: 6/30/2025 Completed: 7/02/2025 Time: 5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/draped/ #OilPainting #FigurePainting #PortraitPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist #Artsky

Thoughts Width: 7 in Height: 11 in Medium: Oil Started: 6/18/2025 Completed: 6/22/2025 Time: 5.75 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/thoughts/ youtu.be/9Zdy4-UEqV8 #OilPainting #FigurePainting #PortraitPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist #Artsky

Reveal Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 6/21/2025 Completed: 6/24/2025 Time: 4.5 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/reveal/ youtu.be/WjAIEkIzhaM #OilPainting #FigurePainting #PortraitPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist #Artsky

Ear Width: 7 in Height: 11 in Medium: Oil Started: 6/14/2025 Completed: 6/16/2025 Time: 2.25 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/ear/ #OilPainting #FigurePainting #PortraitPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist #Artsky

Reaching Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 6/11/2025 Completed: 6/12/2025 Time: 3.25 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/reaching/ #OilPainting #FigurePainting #PortraitPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist #Artsky

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Cloak Width: 7 in Height: 12 in Medium: Oil Started: 6/4/2025 Completed: 6/10/2025 Time: 7 hours chrisbeaven.com/shop/cloak/ #OilPainting #FigurePainting #PortraitPainting #FineArt #Art #Artist #Artsky