slkostura
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| 07/15/2007 9:08 PM |
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| This is a pastel portrait of my brother, Joe, who hates having his picture taken, and shys away from cameras. I took this picture while he was checking messages on his cell phone. Needless to say, he was petrified when I told him that I was going to draw it, and he asked if I didn't have anything better to do with my time. But I absolutely loved this very rare picture of my wonderful brother and felt that the colors, shadows and "mood" would make a great character study. I thought it turned out alright, what do you think? |
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Jim
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| 07/15/2007 9:21 PM |
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Alright? Are you kidding?
This is great!! Very well done.
Your detail work on his face is fantastic!
Jim
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LMB
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| 07/15/2007 10:07 PM |
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Hi Slkostura
This is beautiful. Your brother ought to be quite proud of this portrait.
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quand le coeur est dans un bon endroit tout est possible
when the heart is in a good place all is possible |
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vikingwife
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| 07/16/2007 7:47 AM |
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I think it came out great! Lots of wonderful detail. From this angle, your brother looks a lot like the actor who played Thaoden in the Lord of the Rings movies.
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Raech
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| 07/16/2007 7:54 AM |
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I think you have done a great job capturing the shy side of your brother. The mood in this piece seems very introspective to me. I really like this piece and I'm sure your brother loves it too.
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onenpoppin
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| 07/16/2007 10:39 AM |
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| Beautiful work |
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reisafp
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| 07/16/2007 3:29 PM |
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Wow! Gorgeous piece! Love the mood it evokes and love the reflection in the sunglasses! Beautiful job!  |
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Diane
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| 07/24/2007 12:38 PM |
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Double-Wow! This is a really beautiful portrait! So much better than a photograph could ever be.  I love the colors and the lighting, the ambiance.....everything! I wish I knew how you got the skin so perfect. The detail is amazing. You must have an enormous store of patience. This is much better, don't you think, than a posed portrait would have been? Love it! |
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mrking
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Muckleskate
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| 07/31/2007 1:07 AM |
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| I love the way you worked with the shadows on the shoulder and contrasted it with the 'glow' behind his face. Beautiful job!! |
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Sandy
Signatures Gallery
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Bruce Johnson
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| 08/06/2007 1:03 AM |
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| Very very good portrait.. the skin is perfection.. and the warm and cool colour selection outstanding.. great work |
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sammyanne1
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| 09/02/2007 12:33 AM |
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| this is gorgeous, and thoughtful. excellent capture of character |
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heatherm
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| 09/02/2007 1:24 PM |
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| I love everything about this work. Wouldn't change a thing! |
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Heather
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bluiiz
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| 09/06/2007 5:33 PM |
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| Unbelievable wonderful painting, top notch, you must have more, show us! |
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