I had promised this lovely lady her portrait for ages and I always has one excuse or the other, why it wasn't ready but this time it was not to be on the excuse shelf -it is done and dusted! She likes it and I am so happy to deliver!
This was done with a contemporary feel of design where all the colours of both the fabric and the person are tied as one. I used acrylic- a medium I seem to have fallen in love with for a while because I work more from home and it is harmless, dries fast and is forgiving!
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I'm glad to hear I'm not the only person who struggles with commissions that get "set aside" for any number of excuses. I am trying to clean up my excuse work too as I begin 2009. Best wishes in the new year.
Thanks John, funny enough this wasn't even a commission, just a nice gift for a friend.... but it when on and on as a dream gift in fantasy world that would never be received. Thank God it's done now. I 've got one more of those to go on my excuse shelf!
A fine portrait, and a good promise kept!...Now I must get to mine!....
Thanks Robin, Its great to see you've got down to yours!
what a fabulous piece...I've always enjoyed painting/drawing darker skin tones...the blue high lights are luminous. this is wonderful.
Thanks Krystyna81! Your comments are highly appreciated!
I love the modern feel of this one! Did you paint the background or leave it blank? Stunning piece.
Thanks Silvina! I left it white as I painted directly on the white gessoed card but when I finished I still went over with some white cos I had messed up some areas with my finger prints.
A really beautiful portrait, Adebanji! I love the light you captured, the reflections in her dark glasses and her Mona Lisa-like smile. Well done! I also LOVE the portrait that Alice Thompson painted of you - very insightful and a remarkable job.
Thanks Ed, Your comments are highly appreciated, yes, Alice did do a good job!
Never knew she had a monalisa like smile until you said so!
That is a fantastic portrait.
Thanks HAJiME!
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