I just finished two new paintings from my new series of abstract nudes that are based on my computer sketches. I use the computer studies as a basis for the final paintings, often there are many changes that the work goes through during the final painting process. It's a great way to create interesting art as during the computer stage I can do several different color versions and pick out one as a starting point.
![Almost Relaxed Nude](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_ssHwynGtLYGgA-h57rQoCS2wXQCadsWdvLzdtFTqvBMUwbTV_-UkJIjdWglCkZvxYDQOE_iRX8SuIr_YLKl6wIHUr6jo4TU8RkzjhMzP392FE9GLsOWu79Uxnn4enMhWk=s0-d)
Above is the finished 30 x 30" acrylic painting that I started a couple of weeks ago and is titled "Almost Relaxed Nude". This and the other painting below will be exhibited at the Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
![SeatedMuse1](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tcQmm9GVxV4fp462591J0ffxcoOaX-53aYsvXuo3zxqoHXKUtT4SCHQ-9ap4FWaKZ3W_Hd3q2onIbMAujYVD_6xn9HzIt-FDBKAbnyXs2XoGuy5v24FehxPDWADHJtkg=s0-d)
Here is the first stage of another painting titled "Seated Muse". I am just blocking in some of the color areas.
![SeatedMuse2](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_v3J41GT8Lk8un9gcbSUADVw2vGt3kictiykZFJ73nPI1A5bXeoRDBYaU412dlkHsfEd1bMuntKaRZ7vCqnhl5mmXP2itZGcDP1EEyg4sF9e0SGR9sGQXaSEvWGiCI7kHI=s0-d)
Here I have added an overall background color and am adding some textures to it.
![Seated Muse](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_upecNRPJAmy0SSzbPJgGykPpQmuhuJ4z-lTqI3GhUjIeXEKuG1YSaNMAKN_zw8hvCeds5IWIQZQMG7blhw42JTiVpjilX750iqUzMCfJRPMa9kLBUiw1J4J188Ma4KLw=s0-d)
After a great many changes of color and in the overall design, the painting is completed. This painting is 24 x 36", acrylic on canvas.