Speed Artists

Classical Style Oil Speed Painting By Jonathan Hardesty

Born in Dallas, TX in 1980, Jonathan’s first artistic endeavour began at the University of Pennsylvania where he started basic drawing and figure drawing courses. At the age of 22, his drive for more rigorous and traditional training led him to apply to the classical realist atelier, Pantura Studios, to study under masters Hans-Peter Szameit and Sanna Tomac. After studying for nearly three years, Jonathan and his wife moved to Dallas, Texas where he began building his body of work and honing his skills. In addition, he is teaching traditional atelier methods to a small group of committed and talented students online at Classical Art Online.com. Jonathan’s work is included in various collections throughout the United States and has been exhibited in invitational shows both nationally and in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Video Description

This painting was a quick sketch of a friend over a 1 hour and 20 minute period of time. I love doing these quick sketches of models because it is a nice departure from the longer, more involved pieces that I send to my gallery. These type of sketches, while not perfect, are fun because you can focus on capturing a person using your first impression. When something is an hour and 20 minutes you really need to move fast. You have to see things accurately from the beginning, place them, and then pretty much leave them. You don’t have time to mess around with things too much.

I paint exclusively from life and you can see the model there at the end taking a look at the painting.

Links to Jonathan’s Work

http://www.jonathanhardesty.com

http://www.classicalartonline.com