Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Final version

16x20 oil on masonite

Well I didn't want to mess with too much. I just want the face to turn in to the light and have an edge glow. Here's the challenge page.
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25 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Great crop on this challenge! It makes a nice portrait.

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  2. Anne Marie PropstJuly 14, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Love the crop and the colors and the style...well, it is just fabulous.

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  3. Mark BridgesJuly 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Hi all. Thanks for stopping by. I started out just like Karins, glad i changed it to make it mine.

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  4. Camille LaRue OlsenJuly 14, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Mark, this is BEAUTIFUL! Love it so much, especially the color interplay and the cropping -- WONderful!

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  5. Edward BurtonJuly 14, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    GREAT job with the challenge, Mark - nice cropping.

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  6. Ann GorbettJuly 14, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Love the intimate viewpoint. Colors really make it work. Great job.

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  7. RosemaryJuly 14, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    What a great job! Love the colors, the brush strokes, the lighting - very nice portrait, Mark!

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  8. Art with LizJuly 15, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    This is fantastic Mark. Love the colours and the brushwork. Absolutely the best one!

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  9. Ann PainterJuly 15, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    As others have said, your crop and color decisions are great but I really appreciate the facial expression that you capture. I think that, more than anything captures the essence of this sitter. Bravo!

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  10. SYLVIANEJuly 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I like the expression on the face ...

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  11. Mark BridgesJuly 16, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Thanks for stopping by folks. Now I'm awaiting your take on the painting.

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  12. Claire Beadon CarnellJuly 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Rich and contemplative portrait - well done!

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  13. Gwen BellJuly 18, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Fantastic job on the challenge! I like the way you added more rustic colors to the composition. They enhanced his already brawny features.
    So glad I looked at the large version to see the really beautiful brushwork.

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  14. Diana MarshallJuly 18, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    You captured his personality, makes you wonder what he is pondering. Great painting!

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  15. Debra KeirceJuly 18, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Great job!

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  16. Carol HorzempaJuly 19, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    You really got the glow you wanted! Great job, Mark!

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  17. SizunJuly 20, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    The edge glow is powerful. I like your creative and warm color scheme.

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  18. PritiJuly 20, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Love the colors and the crop, nice work.

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  19. Autumn LeavesJuly 21, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    I thought you did fabulously well on this man's face. He looks identical and yet somehow more lifelike than the photograph! Nicely done, Mark.

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  20. Lauren MaurerJuly 22, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Love your palette!

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  21. Dewberry Fine ArtJuly 23, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Real nice work. Thanks for sharing your process. Wonderful likeness.

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  22. Karen RikeJuly 26, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    I love your style. Your interpretation of the DSFDF is excellent. Good job.

    Thank you for your kind words.

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  23. Ann RogersJuly 28, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Incredible entry, your lighting "glow" is perfect with wonderful skin tones.

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  24. Glenda MosherJuly 29, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    I really like this! The cropping, the colors, the brush strokes...really nice!

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  25. dominique eichiJuly 31, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    what a fabulous job you did for this challenge , love it

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