This page presents a limited view of the Studio Journal, a working record of paintings and drawings currently underway in the Simonson studio.

Each project appears as a sequence of studio reports documenting the development of the work.

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Project #2281: New Acrylic Nude of Juan Pablo

March 4, 2026

My newest project grew from a rough sketch inspired by a photo from my recent session with Colombian visitor Juan Pablo.

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Project #2280: Sombrero 3

February 8, 2026

I’ve begun a new project, a painting of a handsome young Mexican, called Sombrero 3, the third in my “Sombrero” series.

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Project #2278: New Painting of Young Mexican

February 10, 2026

“Ranchero” is complete!

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Project #2277: New Nude of Juan Pablo

February 5, 2026

“Juan Pablo Eating an Orange” is complete!

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Project #2268: Mexican Beach Boy

February 1, 2026

“Mexican Beach Boy” is complete!

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Project #2276: Study for a Painting

January 20, 2026

“Mexican Boat Boy” is complete!

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