Author Archives: John Colasante

Portrait of John

Posted on April 14, 2012 by John Colasante

This was done in Early Feb, 2012.

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David Kassan Workshop

Posted on February 6, 2012 by John Colasante

I had the privilege to attend the sold-out David Kassan workshop at the Art Student’s League for the week of Jan 30-Feb 3, 2012 (Monday-Friday). David is an acclaimed and widely respected contemporary realist painter and a personal friend of mine, yet I didn’t know … Continue reading →

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Melissa Nude Leaning

Posted on December 1, 2011 by John Colasante

Work in Progress 18×22″ oil on linen

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Jason final

Posted on November 22, 2011 by John Colasante

Here is the final. Not enough time.

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Day Two: Jason 18×24″

Posted on November 12, 2011 by John Colasante
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New Portrait

Posted on November 4, 2011 by John Colasante

From life.

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New Figure Start

Posted on June 28, 2011 by John Colasante

Block in, one session.

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New Head Study

Posted on June 28, 2011 by John Colasante

Two sessions, from life. 11×14″

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Maya Figure Sketch

Posted on June 8, 2011 by John Colasante

About one hour, from life oil on canvas, 18×24”

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Darya Figure

Posted on June 8, 2011 by John Colasante

From ASL, May 2011 oil on canvas, 18×24”, from life

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