361 Portrait of a man
As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been working on a commissioned painting the last couple of days. Someone contacted me after having seen some of the portraits on my site, and asked me do do two portraits for him! Crazy isn’t it?
I’ve decided, though, that the portrait above does not have the likeness that I’d like to achieve, so I’m going to redo it and in the same time make another version in a more loose style.
I’m pretty excited about all this! I don’t consider myself very accomplished at any of this at all – and after only having been drawing every day for 5 months. it was a bit of a chock at somebody would actually want to pay me something to do it. I’m not asking a lot, though. Less than would be a reasonably hourly wage, but I’m going to put an effort in and make it as good as i possibly can.
This one is on an A3 (42×30 cm) as opposed to most of my portraits that are only 14×10 cm.
I’d be happy to hear everybody s suggestions, opinions, thoughts and comments. I do hope that the person in question will give me permission to post the final paintings as well, but we’ll see.
This has such an amazing glow to it…amazing!
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Thanks!
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Drawing every day really builds up your skill and also your ability to have a go and persevere I think.
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It helps a lot on all fronts! Thanks for your comment!
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How great that you got a commission, congratulations!
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Thanks!
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Congratulations! that’s great – just shows what you can do if you put your mind to it!
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Thanks a lot! Appreciate it!
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Well done! This is really good. Amazing how far you’ve come.
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Thanks a lot!
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Obviously I cannot comment as to the likeness but I do believe this is your best painting yet. The handling of the skin tones is superb and there is real life in the eyes. Well done and congratulations!
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Thanks a bunch! It’s not often that i do the big ones, but it’s now that all the small portraits seems to be paying off
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When I first saw this, all I thought was: WOW! This is really amazing. I love this picture, and I know how hard it his to handle watercolor… This is awesome! Congratulations on getting a comission and on this painting! Unfortunately I can´t give any advice, because still struggling with this whole watercolor issue… Anyway, you don´t need advice, you´re on your way! 😊
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Thanks a lot !!
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Congratulations that’s really cool, and it looks great! Look forward to seeing the other ones!
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Thanks! I hope i’ll be able to post them!
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Wow, I think this is one of the best I’ve seen from you yet! Even if it doesn’t have the likeness you’re going for, it’s still very good. I’m impressed!
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Thanks a bunch! It looks like someone, just nok the person that it’s supposed to look like
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This is superb! I think you’re the one who should be giving the advice to the rest of us now!
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Thanks, that’s nice of you to say 😉
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Portraits aren’t easy to do in watercolor, especially on bigger pieces and in terms of likeness, but you’re doing very well. I am so happy for you. Congratulations!
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Thanks a lot!
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Well done. The larger paper really does make a difference, this has a luminosity that the smaller ones don’t contain. So exciting that you have a commission too!
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Thanks! Yeah, it’s a little hard for me to conceal this smirk !
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This is wonderful! You have really out done yourself! Congrats!
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Thanks!
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Thomas I honestly think this is an excellent watercolor of your subject……you did a wonderful job blending colors and tones and shading is superb to make the gentleman’s face pop with reality…..down to every little detail…….
Pam
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