"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Gustav Klimt - Portrait Practise
Oil on canvas 14x11. Done from a black and white photo reference. I recently bought a tube of Winsor and Newton Permanent Green and needed to try it out!
I am sure permanent green felt happy that its life would not go down the drain. I like to think about things around me, how they gossip about me at night: brushes tell paints "Did you see moth today? Oh, our life is going downhill here.." Portrait with character, great.
Hi, Irina, Permanent Green is an interesting color. I once took a portrait class and perm green was a recommended color. I had forgotten how wonderfully it mixes. Your comment made me laugh - my tubes of paint are always talking to me :)!
Very strong face beautifully painted. You captured the structure around the eyes so well and I can't help wondering what he is thinking about. Thanks for the encouraging comments on my work. They came just when I needed them.
Impressive, Susan!! Wonderful portrait!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Hilda. I think I need to do more portrait studies!
DeleteI am sure permanent green felt happy that its life would not go down the drain.
ReplyDeleteI like to think about things around me, how they gossip about me at night: brushes tell paints "Did you see moth today? Oh, our life is going downhill here.."
Portrait with character, great.
Hi, Irina, Permanent Green is an interesting color. I once took a portrait class and perm green was a recommended color. I had forgotten how wonderfully it mixes. Your comment made me laugh - my tubes of paint are always talking to me :)!
DeleteVery impressive Susan. So impressive, it's making me nervous on the eve of tell and show.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. You will love the portrait class - this I know. I need to do these more frequently - but your encouragement is greatly appreciated.
DeleteVery This is wonderful! All of those textural brush strokes - Fantastic! :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandra. I really love doing portraits - its so much fun to capture a likeness.
DeleteVery strong face beautifully painted. You captured the structure around the eyes so well and I can't help wondering what he is thinking about.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouraging comments on my work. They came just when I needed them.
You are welcome, Julie - your work is very unique and special. Thanks for your nice comment.
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