In the summer of 2007, during my third residency with Odd Nerdrum, I frequently sketched prospective ideas for paintings. The sketch for Frontiersman was made that summer. Many of the sketches featured a weary man rescued from a dark cave by a woman.
(above) Rescued, graphite, drawn 6/14/2007
18 years later, I've started working on the painting...
(above) Rescued (work in production photos), 16 x 32", oil on canvas
View this special video I've uploaded to my YouTube Channel for more on the story behind this painting...
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