Man with a Pipe
@ 10 x 11 inch wall hanging
@ 10 x 11 inch wall hanging
The first is the revised one; I changed the eyes and took out some of the smoke from the pipe. I may take out a little more smoke. No telling how many layers these have.
Haven't gotten around to painting Gary yet but will soon. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
Hello Linda:
ReplyDeleteWe rather like the abundance of pipe smoke which merges into the beard in rather an interesting way. Whatever, both 'portraits' show real expression and character.
Actually, I rather like the extra smoke in the first one but this is splitting hairs as both are extremely nice. I also enjoyed your previous post - the second photo of you looks so real. I looked to see what the problem was with the neck but didn't see it. Full disclosure: I know nothing about pottery except that I like it!!
ReplyDeleteyour portraits are great. Can't wait to see one of Gary :^)
ReplyDeleteHi Jane and Lance, thanks, I was wondering if a pipe would give off that much smoke, not sure. Perhaps it was that it was mostly black smoke and I wanted some that was more gray. Hum.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, thanks, well that's two for more smoke, Ha. I might have to put more back in.
Hi Anna, thanks, I have been putting him off because his face looks like it's going to be difficult to do, we shall see.
Nice portrait! Only a suggestion of smoke---so not to distract from his wonderful face?
ReplyDeleteLove seeing that they are clay tiles, too.
I read your prior posts and love your self-portrait. Hope you plan to do more!
I know of an art collector and historian who only collects portrait pictures and only head/shoulder view. He has full walls floor to ceiling and it is fascinating.
Hi Charelene, thanks, I am now thinking I should have had wisps of smoke trailing up in the air instead of pounced smoke. I'll work on that.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that I am fascinted by the human face at my ripe old age for the first time ever in artistic career. More to come for sure. Thanks so much for your encouragment.
I like the revised one ,he has a lot of character,I'd like to see you paint on canvas too.Judy
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, thanks, I took a painting class in acrylic last year, just a six week class, but I wasn't in the best of health then. Now that I started doing these I am re-thinking about painting. Somehow I might not have been ready last year to delve into painting wholeheartedly; I'm blending colors more and feeling more free with that. Thanks so much for your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteGreat portrait and detail! Especially the eyes. Have a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Marguerite, thanks so much. We're expecting rain, may be an inside activity.
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