Independent Study-ness

So, I've been having some fun with painting large as m independent study. My requirements are four total final pieces, none smaller than 36 inches on any side. The subject matter must include a figure in some environment. Basically, I love Hodges Soileau and I'm painting big people in places.

It begins here. This is my buddy Patrick who was so willing to pose for me in the middle of winter for the small cost of a hot cocoa.