Nude painting- Original watercolor painting of Nude #1434 by Gretchen Kelly store

11"x15"watercolor, gouache, graphite on kraft color Stonehenge paper

I work directly from the model as opposed to photographs. There is an energy that transpires during these live sessions that is visceral, alive and unique. I have been painting gestural poses from the nude female form since high school. I offer these originals here on my Etsy shop. I try to capture the beauty and ease of the female form. I work with swift strokes and make order out of chaos. Simplicity is the mark I strive for.



NOTE: inherent in the nature of this type of work there may be some finger prints, splashes + marks that store are considered part of the essence of the Artwork by the Artist. These are not imperfections. These are markings of the minute in time of each particular sketch and add to the character of this genre of Art.