but her head is down too. Many artists would struggle with this. I know this because I read it somewhere.
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| Emma And The Red Telephone. By John Bain Oil on canvas. 20x16in Click to enlarge |
Did you know that most artists find it difficult to paint a profile portrait? I read that somewhere too, but also know it from experience. But it is good to have a challenge.
You can see how I struggled by looking at the white canvas. In the end I gave up and made a grid on the photo. This is something I only do on rare occasions. It did help. I ought to do it more often, but it feels a bit like cheating to me. I know a lot of artists use the grid method, but I do pride myself on my freehand drawing.
I like the finished result here but more importantly Emma likes it too.
John, this is a remarkable portrait --beautifully done. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteWow, I think this is a masterpiece. Really, really good.
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to say that portraits are the most difficult to draw (she liked working in charcoals). You captured this young woman beautifully. No wonder she liked the painting.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! You do portraits very well and I loved the recent one of Mia too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really beautiful portrait. Glad Emma likes it!
ReplyDeleteJohn, it is a wonderful painting. No-one would know you had any sort of problem whilst painting it. I hope you display it somewhere where the world can see it. Or will you sell it?
ReplyDeleteThank you Valerie. Emma likes the painting so I shall give it to her as a gift.
ReplyDeleteVery nice portrait of Emma....well done John.
ReplyDeleteThe sense of accomplishment after struggling with a hard task is one to be treasured.
I agree with previous commenters.... very nice. I've tried to do portraits too, it's really difficult!
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