Waiting Position painting

Medium: oil on canvasSurface: Canvas, unframed with painted edgesWidth: 30 inchesHeight: 24 inchesDepth: 1 inch ©2025 Paul Richmond  Model: Leonard Waiting Position was such a fun, intimate commission because it grew out of an easy, playful collaboration with the model. We talked through the mood and let the pose evolve naturally, leaning into that delicious mix of rest, exposure, and anticipation that makes a moment feel charged without trying too hard. I loved exploring how a relaxed body can still feel undeniably erotic, how a simple shift of weight or angle can hint at a whole story unfolding just out of frame. That shared back-and-forth is what really brings a piece like this to life, and it left me wanting to dive into more commissions that embrace this kind of sensual storytelling. If you’re curious about working together, you can learn more about my commission process here.