Friday, March 27, 2009

Live Sketch 2

Oil on gessoed paper
11" x 14"

I lucked out, and was actually close enough to the model for this studio session to see into the shadows.  My goal was to develop an orange/green/violet triad, and to paint the air around her as much as the features.  She was the most pleasant woman.  Her eyes shut by the end of the session, but she was still smiling.  She seemed to radiate light.

37 comments:

Edward Burton said...

Wow, BEAUTIFUL painting, Liz. Wonderful expression - wonderful brushwork - wonderful colors - wonderful composition...

Unknown said...

beautiful as Edward said. warm colors and lighting must reflect her warm heart.
hugs...

Jala Pfaff said...

Really nice painting. The color harmony is exquisite. You're more organized than me about STARTING a portrait with an idea of what kind of color plan you're going to use.

Ann Buckner said...

Love the painting, Liz. Very impressive, especially that hint of a smile and that look in her eyes.

Trevor Lingard said...

Hello Liz
Thank you for visiting my blog. It has enabled me to follow you and see your work.
This is exceptional work.
You are very talented.
I look forward to seeing more.
Regards

Manon said...

This is a wonderful portrait Liz! I agree with the others.... the colors are fantastic!

L.Holm said...

Edward and Sheila - Thanks so much! I appreciate it. hugs back...

L.Holm said...

Jala - Thanks so much for your comments. it's actually that i'm so disorganized, i had to have a plan : )

Cathyann - I know what you mean about jostling for space!

Ann - Thank you so much. I appreciate your comments, and thanks for visiting!

L.Holm said...

Thanks so much, Trevor, and welcome!

Hi, Manon . Thanks. Hi praise from someone who's colors I love!

Unknown said...

Thanks for coming by my blog, as others have said it enabled me to find you and I love all of your work as well as your writing. Would love to see some of your earlier acrylic abstracts too!

Paintings by Irit Bourla said...

I love everything about her.
As Edward said:

wonderful brushwork - wonderful colors - wonderful composition...

Angela Elledge said...

Liz - Wow; I love the way the light radiates off of her face, so beautiful.

Thank you so much for passing on the passion for painting award. You are too sweet and I am humbled to be in the company of such incredible artists. :)

L.Holm said...

thanks Barb! As soon as I get a brighter day, I'll photograph the abstracts. I appreciate your comments.

L.Holm said...

Irit - thank you so much!

Angela -I appreciate your comments so much. And you deserve a passionate painting award, no question!

Dana Cooper said...

Liz, your portraits are stunning, very sensitively done...bravo!
I really love the one of your mother as well.

Unknown said...

Wow Liz! These are beautiful, the colours are so rich and luminous. How long do you get them to sit for?

Patrice said...

Your description of what you wanted to achieve is just what you did! It's a very atmospheric portrait, very painterly and subtle.

Great job, and congratulations on a well deserved award.

L.Holm said...

Thank you, Dana!

Sam - Thanks so much for visiting! I appreciate your kind comments The model posed from 9:30-2:30 (including breaks and lunch). I have to say your profile icon slays me! Love that nose!

L.Holm said...

Thank you Patrice! I'm enjoying letting boundaries dissolve more. Seems the more I look, the less defined things are. Could be poor eyesight in my advancing years :-)

Theresa Rankin said...

This officially rocks!! A real beauty and the color is out of this world...beautiful, Liz!!

Leslie Saeta said...

Lovely painting! The colors, shadows, everything are right on!

Vern Schwarz said...

Love your work Liz. What a warm and inviting portrait. Colours and softness are so beautiful, and from what you said of her, this image is very descriptive.

r garriott said...

Liz, This is sumptuous! I wish JUST ONCE, I could do something like this...

L.Holm said...

Thanks, Theresa! am tickled to hear something 'rocks'!

Leslie and Cathyann - thanks very much!

Vern - thank you. I appreciate your comments. And also love your profile icon! an out-of-the-park great painting.

R. - thanks! And you're funny. I stare at YOUR paintings and wish the same thing. : - )

dominique eichi said...

I love the light you have coming from her. Your execution is superb. What a great job on this piece.
Just beautiful

Gwen Bell said...

What a lovely portrait! I can't believe you did this LIVE!!! The light is gorgeous. Love the transparency of her eyes.

Barbara Muir said...

What a magnificent portrait. Just gorgeous.

Barbara

FitFoodieMegha said...

You did a wonderful job and its a delight to be on your blog...Such a nice work...Woowwwww...BTW I have started a new blog dedicated to my sketch work — Art on Sketchbook

L.Holm said...

Gwen- thank you!
Hello Barbara, thanks for stopping in!

L.Holm said...

Thank you Megha. Greetings.

jsicignano2.blogspot.com said...

Once again, fantastic work Liz. Oh, you are inspirational, I can't wait to start portraits.

L.Holm said...

Thanks, Joan --looking forward to seeing your portraits! : )

Diana Marshall said...

Beautiful portrait, her face glows, stunning. I have yet to paint a portrait from life, I can't get anybody to sit still long enough!!

L.Holm said...

Hi, Diana! Thanks for visiting my blog.

FCP said...

Liz,
This painting is stunning--she does seem to radiate light. In fact, your paintings do the same. I am amazed that you paint portraits, animals and flowers with equal skill. What an inspiration you are. thanks for sharing your gorgeous work,
Faye

L.Holm said...

Thank you so much, Faye. I appreciate your comments!

sharon said...

I love your portraits! The skin tones are beautiful!