tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post4269110464023352657..comments2024-01-14T04:36:22.872-08:00Comments on Susan Smolensky: Eyes Wide Closed!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-56560225414268814582019-04-14T17:53:50.554-07:002019-04-14T17:53:50.554-07:00Thank you, Martine - I find it fascinating how 2 d...Thank you, Martine - I find it fascinating how 2 dimensional paint nand canvas can depict a three dimensional person while maintaining his individuality - man or woman, young or old - its all such a huge challenge when trying to do a portrait.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-12045866555272766832019-04-14T17:51:20.045-07:002019-04-14T17:51:20.045-07:00You made me laugh, Julie! I do believe painting wi...You made me laugh, Julie! I do believe painting with MY eyes closed is more than I would attempt! I have had several models fall asleep during a portrait session so this one is not the first with closed eyes!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-49795101724156895222019-04-14T17:49:57.945-07:002019-04-14T17:49:57.945-07:00Thank you, Jane - the light was so much fun to pai...Thank you, Jane - the light was so much fun to paint!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-87943875744471001142019-04-14T17:49:28.504-07:002019-04-14T17:49:28.504-07:00Thank you, Judy. I wish I could be more consistent...Thank you, Judy. I wish I could be more consistent with them but each one seems to bring a new and difficult challenge.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-21053376503196167502019-04-14T17:47:08.507-07:002019-04-14T17:47:08.507-07:00Hi, Simonne - his skin was bathed in so much light...Hi, Simonne - his skin was bathed in so much light. It was a challenge to try and catch the light while not losing the nuance of values in the skin.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-67441210676317158462019-03-18T23:03:01.617-07:002019-03-18T23:03:01.617-07:00Bonjour ma chère Susan,
Un très joli travail de c...Bonjour ma chère Susan,<br /><br />Un très joli travail de couleurs... Des nuances merveilleuses qui jouent avec la lumière.<br />Pas facile de peindre un homme !<br /><br />Gros bisous 🌸martinealisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055152925986659065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-76447432235629046992019-03-05T05:48:19.591-08:002019-03-05T05:48:19.591-08:00Beautiful flesh tones and brushwork.
I failed th...Beautiful flesh tones and brushwork. <br /> I failed the IQ test on this one, Susan. I thought when i first saw it (small) you meant you painted it with YOUR eyes closed. LOL.juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-88788718442811581852019-03-04T12:29:28.976-08:002019-03-04T12:29:28.976-08:00Beautiful skin tones and sparkling light , great p...Beautiful skin tones and sparkling light , great portrait ! Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592451071109351862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-6876299968199303842019-03-03T23:33:23.675-08:002019-03-03T23:33:23.675-08:00Your portraits are so good!Your portraits are so good!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-66943568166831547292019-03-03T15:00:59.136-08:002019-03-03T15:00:59.136-08:00Thanks so much - he was fun to paint - especially ...Thanks so much - he was fun to paint - especially with eyes closed!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-6702018372067870612019-03-03T15:00:32.158-08:002019-03-03T15:00:32.158-08:00Love, love, love your enthusiasm! You make me feel...Love, love, love your enthusiasm! You make me feel great and I thank you! :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-73309391564086748292019-03-03T02:01:20.107-08:002019-03-03T02:01:20.107-08:00Dag Susan, heel mooi geschilderd, en ja, die huidt...Dag Susan, heel mooi geschilderd, en ja, die huidtinten zijn perfect ! Goed hoor dat je helleboris de sneeuw getrotseerd heeft, was voorspeld....<br />Groetjes van SimonneSimonne's fantasiestudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949507948705634973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219763774238571564.post-65779770700669400442019-03-02T16:49:18.252-08:002019-03-02T16:49:18.252-08:00WOW!!!! Excellent portrait of this man. I LOVE th...WOW!!!! Excellent portrait of this man. I LOVE the skin tones!!! Beautiful light... hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com