"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Sakoto

Sakoto / oil on convas / 16x12
Sakoto posed for us at the Portrait Society session on June 11th and I painted her portrait that day. Once I got home and had a chance to evaluate it more critically, I took a rag and wiped it off. This full  figure rendering was done from a photo I took that day. I am infinitely more pleased with it than I was with her portrait!
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  1. suzannepaintsJune 29, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Sakato is beautifully painted. As it was opening, the shadow appeared first and looked so perfect. Great job!

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    1. SusanJuly 10, 2014 at 3:02 PM

      Many thanks, Suzanne - there is conflicting light in the studio - far from ideal - and sometimes the shadows throw me. Thank you for your comment.

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  2. hmuxoJune 29, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    I love how you painted Sakato. Beautiful expression....very realistic, Susan!

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  3. Linda RothJune 30, 2014 at 3:59 AM

    Often a portrait takes a get acquainted painting. Your second attempt says your first attempt was successful. Sakato's expressive pose is terrific; I love the position of her feet in those shoes.

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    1. SusanJuly 10, 2014 at 3:04 PM

      The area of shoes and socks and how they merge into the skirt is my favorite part of this painting.

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  4. Sandra BusbyJune 30, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Well this is beautiful!
    Oh I hate creating a scraper... But I suppose not everything can be a success... though I'm sure what you might call unsuccessful other Artists would disagree :0)

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    1. SusanJuly 10, 2014 at 3:05 PM

      I have mostly gotten over dismay at wiping off bad work. I am usually quite relieved to see it disappear! Thank you for your very nice comment, Sandra!

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  5. art by Michael PerchardJune 30, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Okay Susan! You are one very talented rocking the red carpet artist! I am not sure if I said that before but it needed to be said! I so love your art! This piece is exceptional. Beautiful in so many wonderful and varied ways! Your style and the way you handle the medium is breathtaking! So Bravo, Bravo Buddy!
    Michael

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    1. SusanJuly 10, 2014 at 3:06 PM

      Wow - how I love that phrase - "rocking red carpet artist"! Thank you,my dear friend!

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  6. Fernando Santos (Chana)July 1, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Excelente trabalho....
    Cumprimentos

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  7. irinapicturesJuly 5, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Everything is so balanced and in harmony. Very well done.

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    1. SusanJuly 10, 2014 at 3:09 PM

      I appreciate your comment, Irina - thank you.

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