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Subject: Portrait

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BertS

Posts:26
06/01/2007 4:24 PM Alert 
Hello my name is Bert. This is Patti, and it still needs work.





Bert
LMB

Posts:455
06/01/2007 6:41 PM Alert 
Hi Bert,
I like the way you captured your subjects expression. She looks like she's having fun. I see that you are into astronomy. I live about 20 miles from Mcdonalds Observatory and there are a lot of people here in this area of WestTexas that have moved here for the clear nights inorder to practice that hobby after they retire.
Leon
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http://www.catchlightartgallery.com/leonbayless.htm
quand le coeur est dans un bon endroit tout est possible
when the heart is in a good place all is possible
BertS

Posts:26
06/02/2007 8:48 AM Alert 
Hi Leon, thank you. I forgot to mention it is 24x20.

I live in a retirement community in Arizona, near the Whipple obsevatory, and about 40 miles from Kitt Observatory.
Bert
BertS

Posts:26
06/02/2007 11:46 AM Alert 
I made a few refinements, so I think it's done.





Bert
vikingwife

Posts:882
06/03/2007 8:08 AM Alert 
I definitely like the changes in the background color and the detail work on her hand. Nice painting Bert

Jess
BertS

Posts:26
06/03/2007 10:01 AM Alert 
Thank you Jess, I did a few things in the head also, but in such a small photo, they are harder to see.
Bert
bluiiz
Posts:522
06/03/2007 7:08 PM Alert 
Hey Bert, Wonderful painting, I love the feeling you get looking at it! You feel you know her and her personality. A very warm painting, the work you did on the hand really made a difference!
Anna
BertS

Posts:26
06/04/2007 9:37 AM Alert 
Thank you Anna, I'm glad you like it.
Bert
klippie

Posts:1880
06/05/2007 1:21 AM Alert 
Niceley done, shows her personality, and that is important
Retha
If at first you dont succeed.........don't ever give up!
BertS

Posts:26
06/06/2007 10:29 AM Alert 
Thanks Retha. I thought it was done, but after viewing the high res on my computer, I decided to put it back on the easel.
Bert
BertS

Posts:26
06/06/2007 6:08 PM Alert 

 

These are the changes I've made. I should stop now as I deliver it next week and it should dry.

 

 





Bert
one who sees

Posts:508
06/14/2007 8:04 AM Alert 
love the warmth of the bg and her top..gorgeous marrying of compliments...
a lil touch of french ultramarine added to the mix used in her top...would have deepened the shadows
a tiny bit without interferring with how softly it is done....

i do see a bit too much green i think in the face...but it might just be the value was a tad too light, not that it was wrong...

how did she like the portrait??
~I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it~
Vincent Van Gogh

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richard

Posts:633
06/20/2007 12:49 AM Alert 
Hi Bert,

You have captured an interesting expression. What was she thinking?
BertS

Posts:26
06/26/2007 11:45 AM Alert 

Hi one, She didn't like the pose I picked but did mention that I am getting better. I told her she could use it to scare the rabbits from her garden.

Hi Richard, thanks. I have no idea, unless she thought "if you paint this I'll hit you" 
Bert
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