Double Sided Expressionist Figure Studies 10”x12” Two Sided Painting

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These 10”x12” paintings, painted back to back on one board, offer a rare glimpse into a small, weekly drawing group … Read more These 10”x12” paintings, painted back to back on one board, offer 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 two images on either side of one board 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.

Painted on-site in Oakland, CA, at the home studio of Terry St. John during an intimate weekly drawing session.
Artist: Original work by James Hartman.
Medium: Acrylic on Masonite panel
Style: A vibrant, modern interpretation of the Bay Area figurative tradition, balancing classical life drawing with bold, expressive color blocking.
Why This Piece Stands Out
While staying true to the historic Oakland studio sessions, this series trades the heavy texture of oil for the luminous, immediate quality of colored ink. The composition masterfully balances delicate contour lines with saturated color.
Its generous scale and sophisticated color palette make it an ideal choice for interior designers looking to inject mid-century warmth or contemporary edge into a space. See less