Figure Work by Stanley Mishkin

Throughout my practice I have found that often a sketch can be more rewarding for both the artist and the viewer. This is because it has an economy of strokes and retains a spontaneity that allows for more space in interpretation. It’s my challenge to get this feeling into a fully realized composition while still maintaining an aesthetic appeal. For this reason painting the figure from life is both the most challenging and satisfying endeavor for me.

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