Small Figure Study Oakland Studio Painting

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This 10”x12” painting of a model posing by a mirror offers a rare glimpse into a small, weekly drawing group … Read more This 10”x12” painting of a model posing by a mirror offers a rare glimpse into a small, weekly drawing group held at the Oakland home studio of renowned Bay Area artist Terry St. John. Created in 2009, these figure studies capture the intimate, collaborative energy of that environment.
An ideal size for curated gallery walls or intimate shelf displays.
• Style: These pieces emphasize the Bay Area figurative tradition, focusing on the interplay of light, form, and gestural brushwork practiced within the drawing group.

Why These Pieces Stand Out
These paintings are more than just figure studies; they are artifacts of a specific moment in the East Bay art scene. Working alongside a master like Terry St. John, these sessions were dedicated to capturing the human form with immediacy and raw emotion. See less