Once again, I am blogging about art, and not politics. Tonight I will show just how little progress I have made! Here is a photo of the copy I am working from:
And here is what I have accomplished thus far:
Obviously the face needs a great deal of work. While I adore sculpting portraits, painting them makes me want to lock myself in an Iron Maiden, or pour gasoline over myself and strike a match. Perhaps both. The face in this portrait is done so finely, and the sfumato technique is so very delicate and minute that I am pulling my hair out. As are the color changes in the clothing, and background.
I have begun working up the kitties in the bottom left hand corner, as well as blocking out the bird. I have much work to do!
3.27.2008
Changing Pace, Take Two
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And I have just realized what a horrible picture I've taken!
More batteries, and better lighting next time ;)
This is fascinating to see, Anok. It's a real task trying to copy an elaborate portrait. It looks 18th or early 19th century? We had to do portrait painting in one of my art classes, and it was a real challenge. I'll enjoy seeing how this comes along. You've made some great strides with it.
forge ahead, woman!
cheers,
Thanks, Anok,
Always nice to get a lesson in art appreciation.
Nice!
I think more coffee + less BC = finished painting, perhaps? :)
Hang in there. Art can be frustrating, but I find things tend to work out better if I maintain my composure. If that's impossible, sometimes I take a break to slap out a quick abstract (for me, no rules = no stress.)
I think it is very nice that you are sharing with us the process of completion of your work.
I always appreciate generous artists; i.e. those who labour for exactitude of the image they want to represent.
Once I almost strangled my sister in law (an award winning photographer) for criticizing a painting because it looked "just like a photo".
The process of reproduction, the reliving of another artist's experience must be a GREAT experience. I am happy I dropped by as you were going through it.
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