Mr & Mrs Aggarwal, 60cm x 60cm

Marcus Lim · 07-09-2005, 11:23 PM

Hi everyone,

Recently a local corporation invited me to work on their head-guy's portrait as a gift for his retirement. I was given a tight dateline, 'cos my client said "HE'S COMING!!"

I wasn't very confident that I'll make it in time, but thanks to the "quick-drying additives" thread, I took to Mr Greene's formula and it helped a lot in getting the painting up and ready by the next day, for work through every stage! So now here it is, I'm humbled by the presence of you wonderful artists here, to kindly give me your best comments so that I can learn from and become a better artist in my coming works. In the meantime, I hope you'll like this piece here.

Julie Deane · 07-10-2005, 07:51 AM

Hi Marcus -

Congratulations on your commission! Nice use of your warm colors and composition. I like how your couple leans in towards each other so naturally. It tells the viewer that they are close emotionally. They look like a loving happy couple.

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Originally Posted by Marcus Lim

Hi everyone,
to kindly give me your best comments so that I can learn from and become a better artist in my coming works. In the meantime, I hope you'll like this piece here.

From your statement here, it looks like you are looking for critiques. May I suggest that you add your portrait to the Painting Critique section and include your reference photo?

Marcus Lim · 07-10-2005, 10:17 AM

Thanks Julie. I'm glad you liked the portrait. And I will make a note of the advice in future.