Portrait of Guido
 

This is a posthumus oil portrait of my uncle Guido. I had to work from a black and white photo. The painting is life size. Thanks for this opportunity to unveil it.

What a beautiful portrait. I would love to see a more close up view. Your uncle lives on!

Thanks so much Mike, here is a close up.
Steve

Well done Steve!

Thanks Cynthia, I really appreciate it.

Steve

Wonderful execution. Your family is fortunate to have such a talent. When you say life size... what were the dimensions?

I really like this. It is a beautiful painting and a brand new family treasure.

Congratulations!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

A labor of love. Great job! You have done this a few times.

Lon

Thanks so much for all the encouraging words. They really mean a heck of a lot to me! Sorry, Mike, for not getting back to you sooner, the linen size is 38" X 30".

Best regards,
Steve

O.K. now, back to that nose!

May I join the chorus of praise for this loving tribute? Just when I see myself leaning toward the "Premier Coup" style of painting, this "invisible brush" beauty appears. I am reminded that a painter can take realism beyond reality to create an icon. The fact that this was done from a black and white photo is practically unbelievable! You must have known this special man very well.

Thank you for sharing.

I am impressed... His facial expression is so realistic.

Congratulations, keep on the good work!

Portrait of Guido
 

Nicely done, Steve!!! I understand that which you went through. I recently finished two posthumously portraits from one 8x10 B&W and one from one 3x3 colored polaroid. I now know what is meant by being aware of accepting work from photographs.

:thumbsup: Steve,

I havn't been here for a while but I'm glad I saw this, I think it's really great! The face is realistic and I can almost read the eyes. Guido almost looks as though he's about to say something meaningful and he wants you to listen!