Saturday, November 16, 2013

"200 Faces, No. 129"

6 x 6"
oil on panel
sold


A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED, paintings inspired from mugshots.

I honestly did not think I could pull off the hair on this young man, which is why I considered this portrait a big challenge.  It took some patience and experimenting with old brushes and a palette knife.  I love the end result, which is more evident in the real painting than the image - it has some wonderful texture.


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5 comments:

  1. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtNovember 16, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    GREAT JOB!!!!

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  2. Cathy EngbergNovember 16, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Wow! Very cool! Love how you did the hair and all the texture. But I especially LOVE his bottom lip! Just the right color and shape.

    It's always a treat with you post. And this one did not disappoint!

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  3. c.dingmanNovember 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Nice composition.

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  4. Linda PoppleNovember 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Love this one! Just plain amazing!!!

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  5. Nancy ColellaNovember 17, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    I agree. I love seeing what you are working on and how you treat "obstacles"! This is stellar!

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