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

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Life Portrait

Warren Ronsheimer / oil on canvas / 14x11
Another Wednesday morning life session - this portrait has it all - big glasses, a well trimmed beard, a colorful jacket, good light and shadow! I was a happy camper!
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  1. martine paquetJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Great portrait, Susan!

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    1. SusanJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:29 PM

      Many thanks, Martine. I feel it is not quite as finished as I would like - but I am not gong back to this one.

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  2. Sandra BusbyJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    And you should be - It's wonderful! :0)

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    1. SusanJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:30 PM

      Thanks, Sandra - he was a great model holding perfectly still and resuming the exact same pose after each break. Certainly not an easy thing to do but much appreciated by me!

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  3. Studio at the FarmJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    When I clicked on the larger version of this portrait, I could see all your happy brush strokes. You really did have a great time painting this one. What a fabulous portrait, Susan!!!
    Kathryn

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    1. SusanJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:30 PM

      "Happy brush strokes" - I love that phrase! Thanks, Kathryn

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  4. martinealisonJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Bonjour chère Susan,

    Lorsque j'admire ce dernier portrait, je sens que tu as été particulièrement à l'aise en le peignant.
    La lumière qui illumine profusément son visage apporte de la joie et de la vie.
    Un portrait rempli de quiétude.

    Merci pour ton gentil petit mot et à la pensée particulière concernant les victimes de l'attentat à Paris.
    Gros bisous ♡

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    1. SusanJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      Your comments are always so kind - and greatly appreciated! Thank you, Martine.

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  5. Linda RothJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    And great color and energy. I marvel at the liveliness of your portraits--in all your work.

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    1. SusanJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      I am glad that you find life in my life portraits. Once I became comfortable with my ability to get a likeness of the model pretty quickly, I was able to move on to more thoughtful renditions.

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  6. JaneJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Pure perfection ! I love how you play with the colors so freely applying your vivacious dots here and there. Wonderful !

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    1. SusanJanuary 12, 2015 at 4:34 PM

      Thank you, Jane - sometimes I wish I had more restraint with my skin colors! I am constantly trying to keep them somewhat subdued!

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  7. Celia BlancoJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    Beautiful light, skin tones and expression-looks like you achieved them in this portrait!

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    1. SusanJanuary 21, 2015 at 3:11 PM

      Thank you, Celia - once in a while everything seems to come together well making the challenge of painting a good portrait just a wee bit easier!

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  8. irinapicturesJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    I like the strokes so much. Specially the white in beard volume and color and shadows.

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    1. SusanJanuary 21, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      Thanks, Irina - I often marvel at the immense number of decisions made regarding color, value, shape of brush marks - all within 3 hours to complete a portrait from life.

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  9. Simonne's fantasiestudioJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Susan , je hebt een perfect portret gemaakt .
    groetjes van Simonne

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    1. SusanJanuary 21, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      Oh! You are so kind, Simonne - many, many thanks!

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  10. ashokJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    well done!

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