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This was a fun exercise and very hard to do straight [with less ego].
25 Wednesday Jun 2014
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This was a fun exercise and very hard to do straight [with less ego].
15 Saturday Feb 2014
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Revisiting the styles and techniques of master painters is a wonderful exercise. This master painter takes you through the basics – understand that his skill makes this reproduction possible.
My newest full video where I show how to make a copy of Rembrand’s painting. I explain how to mix paints and which of them. You will learn which brush fits the best for the head painting and why, which oil to use and many basic things about painting and drawing.
15 Wednesday Jan 2014
02 Tuesday Apr 2013
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I reworked my portrait of my son Jack. Initially I really liked its quirky look. Then I was encouraged to submit it to a juried art show. I began to look at it with more critical eyes. I had submitted it to a show in the Fall but it didn’t get in and in truth I was kind of put out. Naturally you think – What are they seeing that isn’t just one fine portrait? So here it is in its new version.
One issue I had, was the quality of the background. It reflected light strangely and every time I reworked it, it seemed worse. Maybe next time I won’t leave the background in acrylic. The portrait is in oils.
I’ve included the image I have, done in the Fall, before the changes.
06 Sunday Jan 2013
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Michelle is from Ireland – I’ve known her over the internet for about 7 years or so. This summer she posted this image of herself floating in the sea.
When I saw the image I was sure it would make a lovely painting. She is quite photogenic. I could have chosen any number of images. I asked her if I could use this one for a painting and she agreed. I started on Friday and now it is Sunday evening. Every time I look at it, and the poor quality print-out I have of her photo, I want to rush over there and change it again.
Despite all the changes I have already done and the many to come, I have high hopes that it will be OK in the end.
26 Wednesday Dec 2012
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My mother turns 90 this coming February. My brother who cares for her asked me to do a painting of her. At first I hesitated. It is a very emotional type of painting. I chose the photo I would use from those taken from my parents 65th wedding celebration, in 2009. My father passed away 2 1/2 years ago. The wedding anniversary was a special occasion for them both, although he wasn’t well at the time and left us the next spring.
This painting is finished for now – I will probably revisit it over the next few months when I can see and correct any issues it has.
17 Monday Dec 2012
Posted Painting, Portrait, realism, Teaching Art
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I think portraits have always been my main interest. I got away from it because realism in itself did not drive me and a gallery friend said they were not a sound investment of my time. Not having ever been in high demand for my art – I now ask myself why I didn’t just stick with it? As I have never been one to regret past actions and one who always tries to correct my flaws – what else to do with your life but dedicate it to improvement – I will now return to see what I can say with the portrait.
Finally finished the Jenn painting – just a few small changes. Happy finally.
I am now working on a portrait of my mother and the one piece I’ve been slowly working on [one day a month at the art class] will be coming home to be finished on my time off.
28 Tuesday Aug 2012
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Working on my son’s portrait was fun – kind of. He was supportive. I tried not to get too tight – like with Jenn’s piece. Yes it is stylized. There is some connection, in style, to a self-portrait I did in the 80’s. I ‘see’ [and depict] certain aspects with more focus, than have a classically trained eye. I actually like the flaws.
28 Tuesday Aug 2012
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Yes that is right – I am down that road again. It is no wonder I have a love-hate relationship with realism. I have this idea and I am struggling with the result. So here is Jenn. From the early stage to now. I actually like the rawness of the original stages. However I am happy with the introduction of the leaves. Although I would love to work on it today again – I am waiting a while before doing so. I have to think about the warm tones on her face. In the photo I am not too happy but when I look at the original I am.
One of the upsides to this summer’s efforts is that I allowed myself the time and the uncritical [at least in part] progress of this painting. In the end I am not too fond of the tightness that has crept in. Perhaps when I revisit this piece I can free the piece.
The Mulberry trees behind the figure are supposed to be an extension of the figure. Right now I think they are a bit forward.
30 Monday Jul 2012
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I have the 2nd painting at my Friday Class to work on there so my students who want to learn to paint in oils can see what I go through. Here’s the sketch.
With Prabha’s painting I am using a background – she is standing in front of a window at the art school. The light is very nice and I hope the end product is good.
I have completed my painting of my son – the 3rd painting of the summer. I think it is finished but no doubt I will rework it again in the next few weeks. I am trying not to overwork these. It is my greatest failing. Jack has decided to use this image as his photo. The following images show the original sketch and the finished piece. I used 2 photos of Jack to do the work. I liked the face in one and the shirt in another. It is better for the effort.
Here is Jack:
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