Sunday, October 30, 2011

Leah at Sea

oil on panel
6"x6"
sold

This is my sister Leah, always at home on a boat.
I like painting with a large brush, and I like painting by simplifying form.  This can be a problem when I paint someone I know, because to try and get a good likeness it seems I have to resort to my size #1 and #2 brushes.  I am looking forward to getting back to my size #10 and #12s!


12 comments:

  1. Wow! What a fantastic portrait. You have captured the out-doorsiness. I'm sure that is not a word but you know what I mean. Love the loose approach and the reflected colors in her face. Who would think green would be a good color for a woman's portrait?

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  2. Yes it seems to do a portrait on such a small format, the small brushes become your tools. I prefer big brushes too. This is very nice.

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  3. I love this portrait Taryn. It really jumped out at me on the DPW site. I'm signing up to follow your blog-- looking forward to more!

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  4. What a fresh and lovely portrait! Your brush work is enviable.

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  5. very good, even if i would prefer better in the eyes, perhaps something white, something sparkling!

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  6. Beautiful portrait. I think you nailed it.

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  7. Love your work - love your blog! I signed up to be a follower, for sure. Each painting is more enchanting than the one before.

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  8. Wonderful portrait! The big brushes really work well.

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  9. Congratulations for the MAM Award. This portrait deserves it - well, all your work, fresh and strong, spontaneous and built, modern and classic, deserves it.
    All my best wishes for the next year! JBP

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  10. Congratulations on Best Picture of the 2011 for "Leah at Sea" on Making A Mark. How wonderful to be recognized.

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