So began the project to paint something completely un-clothes-like. Usually I'm painting something that I can 'see'- in my head initially, and then on paper. In this case, I was painting what was in Bill's head. It's an interesting change. The occasional voice from behind, saying "No - make it thicker...". "Yes - nice curve.", etc.
But - he couldn't be relieved of coffee-making duties, just because he was creative director as well as photographer. So we had the usual class coffee as we paused to discuss progress.
I first met Zoe on an earlier shoot, but in the role of organiser - and we got to discussing the possibility of her being 'canvas' for a future project. Not often you can hope to find organisational ability and modelling talent all in the one package?
This was an uncharacteristically short shoot. I guess when you look at the total area to be covered, it's quite small - although requiring a host of sharp edges. It also had unusual leeway to combat an inadvertent brush-wobble by making that scroll thicker. That's a luxury that's usually missing with those "clothes" images.
Thanks to Zoe for adopting the role of 'canvas' for the day - and for being so enthusiastic about the process, and the results.