Saint Jerome
2012, oil on canvas (24" x 18")


Saint Jerome was an early church scholar.
He is well known for the Vugate, which is a translation of Biblical text into Latin.
My father is the model for this oil on canvas.

Dec 2011
Initial acrylic sketch.

Feb 2012
Started oil painting.
Mar 2012
Another session in.
Apr 2012
Another session in.
May 2
Worked on lower left corner.
May
Worked on book and background.
June 7
This blurry image shows today's work
on his face and hands.
His skin is warmer in colour and more detailed now.
Aug
Well on the way....

Nov.
Hair and minor touches.
 


 

 

 

 
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