Working on a double portrait and the left half came along more quickly than the right. I actually had to wipe off the other face about half way through as I had lost the likeness. She will wait for another day but I thought I would show you the surviving half. Painting an open smile with teeth is quite the challenge and I may subdue these a bit more before all is said and done.
so wonderfully expressive, Susan. You're the bomb :)
ReplyDeleteLOL - thanks, Gina - it feels good to be the bomb! :)
DeleteNow that is a fabulous expression. Really great. Look forward to seeing the other half.
ReplyDeleteI hope I can catch her, Nora - she is turning out to be a struggle. I think my portraits are always best when I complete them in one session. My problem now is relating her - color, temperature and values - to the existing portrait. I hope I can do it!
DeleteUn portrait qui parle, vivant de joie et d'émotion...
ReplyDeleteGros bisous
Tres bien, Martin Alison! She is the granddaughter of Marc Chagall and was attending a recent opening of his work. I do believe she was happy!
DeleteI like her vivid expression!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy - I think the expression compelled me to to try and capture her in paint.
DeleteHi Susan, love it, your style is so special and I really had to smile abour your ballerinas on horseback! And thank you for watching my blog and your friendly comments.
ReplyDeleteBest regards from Berlin, Maike
I always appreiate it so much when you stop by, Maike - it's nice to have art friends around the planet!
DeleteHet ziet er fantastisch uit Susan !
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Simonne
Many thanks, Simmone :)
DeleteWell I think it looks just wonderful! I love the visible marks you use. So expressive :0)
ReplyDeleteI love when you use that word, Sandra (expressive) as it is a goal of mine to paint with emotion through vigorous brushwork.
DeleteWhat a wild and fabulous face, so much energy. I look forward to seeing the entire painting, Susan.
ReplyDeleteLove that comment, Kathryn! Many, many thanks!
DeleteHow terrific is this! - I feel like I know this joyful and fun person. Everything you do is top notch, Susan. you really have a remarkable talent.
ReplyDeleteWow - that really means a lot to me, Julie. I appreciate greatly that you follow my blog and say such encouraging things :)!
DeleteShe looks like she is saying to you, "Two faced ...you're saying who is two-faced? ....me?"
ReplyDeleteYou really are the bees knees you know!
Oh, my gosh - in one blog post I am both the bomb and the bee's knees! Life could not be better! Many thanks, John!
DeleteExcelente trabalho....
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Thank you, Chana!
DeleteExcellent portrait, Susan...wonderful colors and love her expression!!
ReplyDeleteI think we both love portraiture - thanks so much, Hilda!
DeleteNo,no, no. She looks like she'd alive and in mid-sentence. I love it. --Anyway, you won't really know how to treat her until the other head is laid in. Double portraits are a balancing act.
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, Linda - you are so right. I spent the entire day yesterday trying to paint the second portrait and ended up rubbing her off again and again. I am surprised there is not a big gaping hole in the canvas where she is supposed to be. I am going to give it one more earnest try............
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