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.
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37 comments:
Wow, BEAUTIFUL painting, Liz. Wonderful expression - wonderful brushwork - wonderful colors - wonderful composition...
beautiful as Edward said. warm colors and lighting must reflect her warm heart.
hugs...
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.
Love the painting, Liz. Very impressive, especially that hint of a smile and that look in her eyes.
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
This is a wonderful portrait Liz! I agree with the others.... the colors are fantastic!
Edward and Sheila - Thanks so much! I appreciate it. hugs back...
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!
Thanks so much, Trevor, and welcome!
Hi, Manon . Thanks. Hi praise from someone who's colors I love!
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!
I love everything about her.
As Edward said:
wonderful brushwork - wonderful colors - wonderful composition...
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. :)
thanks Barb! As soon as I get a brighter day, I'll photograph the abstracts. I appreciate your comments.
Irit - thank you so much!
Angela -I appreciate your comments so much. And you deserve a passionate painting award, no question!
Liz, your portraits are stunning, very sensitively done...bravo!
I really love the one of your mother as well.
Wow Liz! These are beautiful, the colours are so rich and luminous. How long do you get them to sit for?
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.
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!
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 :-)
This officially rocks!! A real beauty and the color is out of this world...beautiful, Liz!!
Lovely painting! The colors, shadows, everything are right on!
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.
Liz, This is sumptuous! I wish JUST ONCE, I could do something like this...
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. : - )
I love the light you have coming from her. Your execution is superb. What a great job on this piece.
Just beautiful
What a lovely portrait! I can't believe you did this LIVE!!! The light is gorgeous. Love the transparency of her eyes.
What a magnificent portrait. Just gorgeous.
Barbara
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
Gwen- thank you!
Hello Barbara, thanks for stopping in!
Thank you Megha. Greetings.
Once again, fantastic work Liz. Oh, you are inspirational, I can't wait to start portraits.
Thanks, Joan --looking forward to seeing your portraits! : )
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!!
Hi, Diana! Thanks for visiting my blog.
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
Thank you so much, Faye. I appreciate your comments!
I love your portraits! The skin tones are beautiful!
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