Saturday, December 20, 2008

Painting Us Different Folks

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
gift to the artist

I've got this interesting project that just got started ~ on my Different Strokes From Different Folks blog ~ 130 artists, including myself, will be painting portraits of each other. All from photographs they've submitted to me. I put all 130 names in a hat, randomly drew a name for each artist - presumably someone they've never met - and they are to paint that artist and that artist is to paint them. This handsome man is my victim.

My blog got a nice mention in the January issue of Southwest Art magazine as well. I'm very proud.



18 comments:

dominique eichi said...

What a lucky guy. Very nice. Now I know I will not have to wait to see our work.

I Want To Be An Artist said...

Wonderful painting! Absolutely love it! Can't wait to see the different portraits on Different Strokes Blog.

L.Holm said...

Phenomenal!
Did you start on a red ground?

Karin Jurick said...

Black ground.

Karin Jurick said...

And thank you :)

JEANNE BAUER said...

I'm pleased you set such a high bar for us to hurl ourselves over.jb

Edward Burton said...

I'm no victim with you, Karin! I am extremely delighted with the outcome of my portrait and I am VERY honored that YOU did my portrait. Beautiful job! Also, thank you for the very nice compliment.

Art By Erika said...

Just excellent Karin! Congrats on 130 participants wow! And congrats on the magazine exposure as well :)

Mona Diane Conner said...

Karin, it's gorgeous. Ed is looking like a king!

Ed does it so well overall I know it will be great of Karin too.

Johnnie Sielbeck said...

Congratulations on the magazine article, to you and all the participants! Lucky Mr. Burton - great portrait.

Anonymous said...

Karin, wonderful portrait and congratulations on the magazine mention!

TSL said...

I saw this painting on Edward Burton's website. He was understandably proud and excited!

Marian Fortunati said...

Absolutely WONDERFUL...

CONGRATULATIONS on your articles in both Southwest Art Magazine and in American Artist....

WOW....
Well deserved..

http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...

I bet he is feeling like he hit the lotto of a painting drawing.

Very nice piece in your unique style.

Ann Reyes said...

Another awesome painting, Karin! Sorry I missed the fun because portraits are my favorite subject. Hope you and your boyfriend have a wonderful Christmas!

Nancy Moskovitz, artist said...

Congratulations on your Making a Mark best portrait nomination. It would be hard to choose a favorite, but I love the chosen painting.

Camille LaRue Olsen said...

Karin, this painting is a masterpiece. Louvre-worthy.

Carol Feldman said...

Just stopping by to add my words of admiration about your work in general and this piece in particular. I am going to be in the south of the U.S. this spring and look forward to going to visit your paintings in person at your galleries. As much as I enjoy them here and on your website, there is nothing like an up-close, personal visit!