A behind-the-scenes look into Benjamin’s studio, new work-in-progress, process shots etc. Click on the images to enlarge :

You can find many more examples of Benjamin’s work, behind-the-scenes in the studio, works-in-progress, gallery visits, and close-ups of inspirational artworks at his Instagram page @benjaminarnoldart - Click on an image below to be taken to Instagram :

Here’s the little gouache painting of my Dad I did the other day. #stayingthefuckhome is a mighty strange thing, but in all honesty I can’t say that it hasn’t been without it’s charms. Having the time & inclination to spen
Slow progress, but progress 🔮 . . . #painting #oilpainting #contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #selfie #wip #studio #artistsoninstagram #upstateny #upstatenewyork #poughkeepsie #oiloncanvas #dutchesscounty #barrettartcenter #benjaminarnold
🖤ing this dive into a particularly rich & interesting slice of recent art history; London in the 50s & 60s. This period and the artists it incubated was hugely instrumental in my bee-line to London and to art school at @camberwellual in the
Here’s a few snaps from the talk & portraiture workshop I was invited to give at @mountsaintmarycollege earlier this week 📸 Was a very enjoyable evening, and as a bonus, I learned that I appear to use my hands a lot when I talk publicly ?
I love this. Especially that cheeky hand of God, requesting a hit of whatever St George has been smoking 🐉 . . . #inspo #dublin #medievalart #painting #colorscheme #handofgod
#wip
Ok, so here’s a little portrait of my friend @lindseyguilestudio that I made late last year. I want to get better at having an amicable relationship with Instagram - as opposed to the passive aggressive, love/hate one I’ve had thus far -
#wip - Obviously dubious anatomical concerns aside (ahem, not to mention that a skeleton is out & about in public, *soon to be* playing the guitar), my boy is still very much unfinished but creeping along ☠️ . . . #slowlybutsurely #painting #con
Two quick sketches from yesterday. Haven’t drawn a figure from life in over four years, but it felt good to shake some rust off ✏️ . . . #drawing #figuredrawing #fromlife #sketch #sketchbook #coloredpencil #lifedrawing