About this archive

H. Jean Frank is an artist working in a variety of mediums including charcoal, pencil, pen, oil paint, acrylic paint, gouache, and more. To come along on my art adventures, read my blog below.

Friday, July 3, 2026

July at P+C

Now this is it. I can talk and think about art all I want but the quick figure sketch, this is really it. The model was terrific. Here's just a few clips:




There's much more gesture here than with the long poses which can seem a little pompous. This is good quick exercise. 

(P+C is Palette and Chisel, an art organization where you can go into a cool old building with a big red staircase and draw).

The Portrait

Can I paint a portrait from a photo? Proof of concept in progress. VR asked me to make this portrait years ago; and I'm finally gatherin...