In the most recent session with Bernie Dellario, my ‘7 Palettes’ buddies, sister Ceci and a few other folks, we made speedy, simplified interpretations of several Old Master paintings. With a limited palette of the 3 primary colors and about 20-30 minutes each, I painted these images :
A figurative, after the nude Venus of Urbino, painted by Titian (1538); a floral, after a magnificent bouquet by van Veerendael (1662); and a quick gouache study of Madonna and Child, after a beautiful one by Bellini (1510).
Venus of Urbino, Titian. 
After Titian’s Venus of Urbino. Oil on loose linen. 16″ x 9.75″. 
Bouquet of Flowers in Crystal Vase, van Veerendahl. 
After van Veerendahl’s Bouquet of Flowers in Crystal Vase. Oil on loose linen, 9.5″ x 13″. 
Madonna and Child, Bellini. 
After Bellini’s Madonna and Child. Gouach on watercolor paper. 5″ x 6″.