Hello, I’m Daniel Gill and this is a collection of my life drawings in pastel, ink and oil. Here you’ll find my musings on drawing, painting and working with figure models as well as my notes and thoughts on art, sketches from my books and a history of my work in figures since about 2003.
It looks like the site was the victim of a possible hack. It’s back up and running now so please enjoy.
I am letting go of some old favorites in a Special Sale. The larger size, 22″ x 30″ are $40.00. The smaller size, 15″ x 22″ are $25.00. All are on Rives BFK or Stonehenge papers, wrapped in acid free plastic sleeves. Contact me to purchase.
This is my first pastel portrait of Samantha and her first long term pose at Hipbone Studio in Portland, Oregon. I finished this drawing in two sessions, it’s done in Nupastels on unfamiliar paper that a student traded me for my traditional Stonehenge.
I’m teaching figure drawing at the Brush & Palette on a new day and time — Monday afternoons from 2pm — 5pm.
The session is 3 hours. Space is limited, please call for availability and costs.
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There was another Model Marathon at Hipbone Studio this past Sunday, number 52. I stopped by Muse Art+Design and picked up a new sketchbook, this time with a soft cover. There were 9 models for 9 hours, I drew eight of them. My favorites were the first and last models with the second one running a close second. I wish Olive had gotten the chance to do some gestures. She takes amazing poses.
It’s been my pleasure to work with a model named Samantha Beasley (Sister Thyme) as both an inspiration for my abstract work as well as my figure drawings. I made these from Samantha’s début at Hipbone Studio. I’m collaborating with her on a book called Sister Thyme, my drawings of her coupled with her musings on art and…
I spent Thursday and Friday at Dee Vadnais’ house in Deer Island with Quin Sweetman, Erik Sandgren, Gretchen Vadnais and Kathryn Cotnoir drawing one of my favorite models, Samantha Beasley. There was snow on the ground, wonderful food and excellent company. Thanks to everyone and special thanks to Dee for getting this together and to Samantha for her inspiring work.…
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Jen of Grounded High, Pastel on Stonehenge Paper, 15″ x 22″
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Nude with a Wine Glass, Pastel on Rives BFK, 15″ x 22″
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Cara Reading, Pastel on Rives BFK by Daniel Liam Gill
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Amy with her Violin, Pastel on Rives BFK, by Daniel Liam Gill
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