The Kuni Inversion

I came across this chap, who was a part of a break-dancing crew
on the South Bank in London, on one of my outings in search of
the perfect figure to paint. He moved so quickly that I wasn’t
sure I could capture his image in a good pose or if it would all
remain a blur of arms and legs.

Luckily this pose materialized and I had my new challenge.
After the emotional success of completing the David O’Mer
painting, “The Calling”, I decided to create a large canvas with
this guy, having a similar impressive physique but a more
dynamic pose.

                 "The Kuni Inversion", Oil on Linen, 42" x 36"

After many months, I finally put my last paint stroke to canvas on “The Kuni Inversion” this Sunday. The sense of relief and achievement was huge . . . at times through this process I was daunted by the enormity of my undertaking and had to build up courage to attack the second level of painting . . . wonderfully, it all worked to plan . . . after many days/weeks of uncertainty and angst . . . I often think . . . “If it’s too easy . . . the rewards are not as great” . . . I love/need to challenge myself and this one . . . pushed me all the way and the emotional rewards are huge.

Oh the joy of being a painter.

This painting will feature in my Solo Show in London this October