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11-26-2005, 02:18 PM
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Excellent, Tom and congraulations!
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11-26-2005, 06:57 PM
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Excellent job Tom. It feels so dimensional.
How large is the work?
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11-27-2005, 11:35 AM
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I really like the way you handled the angles with the flags, building and floor keeping the focus on the Admiral. I am assuming it is done in oil?
Very well done portrait.
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11-28-2005, 12:19 AM
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Tom,
Congratulations on another wonderful portrait. I especially love his pleasant expression!
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11-28-2005, 09:10 AM
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Thanks, y'all, for these good words.
Alexandra--The value plan is driven by mood, yes, but intentional, too, as I wanted a higher than usual background key to merge with the whites so they wouldn't take over. Also wanted a heavy shadow side to the head against the sky to balance all of the darker values around the middle of the canvas, hence this lighting. Glad you like it.
Chris--Thanks...will do ASAP.
Linda--A lot of the architecture there is pretty fortress-like, and relentlessly mid-century geometric...I had to gulp when I saw it. (But hey, I'm a mid-century guy!) Thanks so much for the words about capturing spirit as I know this is equally important to you in your work. I hope my striving for this overcomes any deficiencies in technique.
Cynthia--Thanks! This was an SOG contact.
Linda--It's 33x44, with a nine-inch head (to the chin).
Virginia--Thanks...This was the most complicated of the requested concepts. It's a specific place at the College, and there was a lot to juggle. It is an oil portrait. I'm not above using compositional elements to say " HEY, LOOK HERE!"
Kim--Thanks... I admire Rembrandt (!), but I usually end up liking my subjects, so the attitude finally reflects more Frans Hals, maybe? If only!
Best to all--TE
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11-28-2005, 10:09 AM
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Chris--
As requested....
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11-29-2005, 10:44 AM
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A wonderful portrait, Tom. I like how well you've integrated the background with the subject, and I also enjoy seeing what has become your signature style: pleasant expressions on the subjects. Congratulations!
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11-29-2005, 08:27 PM
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To me, this looks like a lovely portrait of a good, decent man. Well done.
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