After the Death of Sardanapalus, 2009

Oil on canvas, 46x36cm

Based on a section of Eugène Delacroix's 'Death of Sardanapalus', this new picture is an exploration in surface and uses heavily thinned paint, Damar varnish, neat paint, and linseed oil in an attempt to put across a visceral and energetic interpretation of Delacroix's classic painting.

A Product of Manuscripts, 2009

Oil on canvas, 30.5 x 30.5 cm.

Part of my series of abstracts based on old master painterliness and as an exploration of techniques.

New Paintings 4: Performance and memory

The Poetry Reading, 2009
Oil on canvas, 41 x 50cm.

New Works 3: People and Interiors

She stands by the Window, 2009.

Oil on canvas, 76x51cm.

Sarah Dunn, 2009.

Oil on canvas, 51x40 cm

Four Abstract Paintings

A Lover Loves, 2009.

Oil on canvas, 30.5x30.5cm.

Clara, 2009.

Oil on canvas, 30.5x30.5cm.

'A moving Aria for a Vanishing Style of Mind', 2009.

Oil on canvas, 30.5x30.5cm.

This Night You Are Mistaken, 2009.

Oil on canvas, 30.5x30.5cm.

Darren Lee Marsh Photography

A good friend and an even better photographer. Go have a look, now. Click on a picture for the link or stick http://www.darrenleemarsh.com into the browser of your choice.

Life Drawing in Bedford

Life Drawing classes or workshops in Bedford. 

Tutor: Kristian Purcell.

I've realised that a lot of people are finding this blog while looking for information on life drawing classes in the Bedford area, so here is a bit more information about the classes I have run. I was a regular tutor for Bedfordshire Adult and Community Learning from 2007 teaching watercolours, oil painting, portraiture and life drawing.

Updated: 14/03/2016
I am no longer doing regular classes, but I am available for private classes, from one-off workshops to regular classes, or occasional mentoring to improve ongoing development of skills at my studio at Bedford Creative Arts. Feel free to call or email me about anything you may like to ask. My specialist areas are drawing, oil painting and portraiture, and my rates are £30 per hour.

Bookmark this page and in future information will appear here about my workshops, 10 week classes and private tuition or visit my main website www.kristianpurcell.com for more about my work and exhibitions

Mark Sparrow, 2009

Oil on canvas, 36x30.5cm

The Reader

The Reader (Jack Sharp), 2009.

Oil on canvas over panel, 61x45.5cm

More Love and Chess

The Chess Player (Johnny Parry), 2009.
Oil on canvas, 56x41cm.
From a photograph by Elizabeth Sutton.

'He writes in his room, she reads him in her room'

(The poet, Juhana Vähänen -From a photo on the blog Bigsur ja Surreal), Feb 2009.
Oil on canvas, 60x70cm.