9 x 12"oil on masonite
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When I was asked to do a painting for an upcoming show at 16 Patton, titled 'Contemporary Visions: Portraits & Still Lifes', I knew I would sway to the subject of portraits rather than the latter. And whether I was persuaded by watching the 'John Adams' series (which is incredible) or my reverence for Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington, (formally known as the Landsdowne Portrait) - it seemed like a great opportunity to paint this piece.
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10 comments:
Oh goody! I get the first comment. I couldn't help but giggle a bit when I saw this painting. So typical in human gesture, and you've given it a lively, clear, wonderful interpretation. Love this piece!
I have several dozen daily painter blogs bookmarked, but only 4 or 5 I actually visit every day. Your's is one of those.
Karin, you really do justice to the grandeur of the original painting (and that opulent frame!) as well as creating a gorgeous Jurick original.
Wonderful painting as always. You mentioned still lifes, I'd love to see you do one in your style.... Barb
I love this painting Karin. It's such a great lesson in composition... all lines including George's arm leading to the girl. Very nicely painted.
Love the title too:)
This reminds me of our trip through the Louvre. Your painting may show her looking at the plate on the frame but to me I think she is a picture framer also studying the beautiful craftsmanship of another century. Right?
Very beautifull work
Like the painting. That poor woman is going to have an aching back.
I did not realize until I saw this painting how clean, clear and colorful your paintings are. I must have been asleep all the other times I was looking.
Several months ago I watched the video of you laying out your palette and was thrilled, in fact I nearly jumped and shouted, when I heard you said you used more than the 'sacred twelve' colors. One would think they were the law and the law was etched in stone. (I just got back from a demo so this is fresh in my mind.)
And I think of the manufacturers who go to all the trouble to make a array of gorgeous colors...wouldn't you think they know students out there are discouraged from using them. Yes of course it's good for beginners to start with a limited palette but it grows beyond that.
Anyway I started painting in oils again after not painting for 25 years or so and you bet, I have some the most amazing colors that I cannot wait to use.
Thank you Karen, you are an inspiration.
I love your work!
I'm enjoying the John Adams series too and am inspired to do some "old, old, school" type of stuff too! I couldn't carry it off as well as you though!
Pete
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