Janel Maples - Thanks for your kind words. I actually don't think I could get as much done in pencil in three hours either. Pencil is really slow going for me. Charcoal seems more like painting but pencil takes me a while.. There is a quote of sargent's I read online where he says, "If only one had oneself under perfect control, one could always paint a thing, finally in one sitting. Not that you are to attempt this. If you work on a head for a week without indicating the features you will have learnt something about the modeling of the head." So the lack of features on your drawing isn't necessarily a bad thing!
Karine Monaco -
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There's a silent dialog emerging from the painting, the kind of dialog you can "hear" when an artist can paint the soul. You are one of these artists. Deep congratulations
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Thanks so much Karine. I probably can't receive a higher compliment. That's definitely my goal with my portraits. Some view the multiple sessions with a model as an annoyance but I view it as a time to get to know them and inject their personality and "soul" into the painting. I also think you are right about having to focus more when in front of people. I guess you get your game face on when in front of others. I definitely had to concentrate a lot for this one.
Linda Brandon - Thanks so much! Cobalt violet is great isn't it! Just so expensive. I try to forget that it costs so much when I am painting or I would definitely be hindered by that fact. I really appreciate your kind words about the color as well. My wife was so hot due to the light next to her face that I said at one point, "All I can see in your face is red, red and more red!". I had to look hard for the color relationships. This was my first public demo so I accept your hate
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I did have to talk to a lot of people but they were pretty interesting people so it was fun. In my studio I have a student and he watches me paint sometimes so I guess I'm used to talking and painting. I definitely have trouble with vocabulary while I'm painting heheh. Most of the time though if people asked in depth questions I would usually stop working and turn and talk to them. Thanks again for the kind words and encouragement.
Michele Rushworth - Thanks! Painting for the crowds is definitely an experience that's for sure. I was just hoping this wouldn't be an "off day" if you know what I mean hehe.