[Marvin Mattelson]

This is the final incantation demo I developed during the two week workshop I just returned from in Atlanta. Moria is a belly dancer who also models for artists. It was a real joy to paint her. To me the success of a painting rests on the artist's ability to capture light and life. I mostly focused on her head (it was a portrait workshop after all.) I do wish I had a little more time in order to do some additional work on the rest of her.

I documented the entire progression of the painting and will be posting it in the not too distant future. For now, here are some shots of the final painting.