Threshold

[Mike Dodson]

Beautiful painting, model and pose. I love those vibrant flesh tones. One of my favorites also.

[Chris Saper]

Thank you all for such nice comments. I ahve been working hard to get my photographic resources under control, and it makes everything SO much easier when you can see what you're doing.

[Sergio Ostroverhy]

nice work

I find the cold colors on the hair are really successful

[Leslie Ficcaglia]

Chris, I love this. The slightly emphasized lines in some areas ( her near shoulder, her back, the shadow under her right hand as it lies on her arm ) give this heightened energy and interest. Beautiful portrait!

Leslie

[Richard Huante]

Awesome, Chris. Is this the one I saw in progress at the Farmer's Market (where Chris demonstrates here in Phoenix)? Great profile view!

Sincerely,

[Linda Brandon]

Definitely my new favorite Chris Saper painting!

So glad you're getting so many well deserved hurrays. You deserve all of them.

[Marvin Mattelson]

I agree. This is your best so far. Good going!

[Heidi Maiers]

Simply beautiful Chris,
Thanks for posting it here for our enjoyment. I find it interesting that the ear, even though it truly is red, works well with the rest of the painting. I would love to sculpt that face!

[Michele Rushworth]

Chris, can you tell me what the shape is behind her back. I've been staring at it and trying to figure it out. Is it a sash, or a shadow?

[Chris Saper]

Michele,

Despite my best efforts at Photoshop, I still have darks blocked up a bit, but the dress is just a length of fabric grabbed into a bustle-like sash at the back.

Here are some of the interim steps in this painting:

First, the oil sketch;