My favorite and most challenging subject to paint is portraits. This is a 4 hour oil study. I wish I had had 40 hours. Besides trying to capture a likeness, I wanted to capture the glow of her youthful skin, the feeling of structure- bones, muscles, life, and interesting brush strokes, attention to edges, correct values,... When I get frustrated at my progress I remind myself that it's all a beautiful journey and to enjoy the process.
12"x9" Oil on Linen
6 comments:
Fantastic!!
There is NEVER enough time to do these portraits, never.
perhaps your are right. happy painting
Don't get frustrated...because you did every single thing that you said you wanted to do here. And I love that bluish brushstroke down near her collar.
I love the facial expression you captured and the way her hair disappears into the background at the bottom.
I used to do pencil portraits eons ago... took me forever to get the likeness just right.... that you accomplished this lovely portrait in just 4 hours is amazing to me!
Hi, I found your link on Karen's blog. This is a sensational head painting. I think it's mesmerizing.
Really like this one, Susan. Lots of volume and conviction.
Jeanne
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