The Rose Bloom (2010)
watercolor
7.5" x 10"
One of my favorite paintings I've done in a while. This model had the most amazing tattoo all over her body. For the first time, I felt like I was cheating if I didn't draw the tattoo.
Sketched from a live model (from a five minute pose), and then painted afterwards in watercolor. March 3, 2010.
Update: Currently on display along with Statuesque Nude at Tattoo Boogaloo until the middle of November. If you're interested in purchasing either of these pieces and you're in the North Beach area of San Francisco, stop by and let them know!

