Sydney

[Marvin Mattelson]

Thanks Patty. Aside from creating the 3-D effect I was going for the dreamy quality in her eyes and expression. I know a lot of people are into the painterly approach these days but I feel a more refined handling of the paint allows for more subtle nuances of expression. I think Bouguereau is a good example of the kind of sensitivity I'm going for.

As you know, I'm currently working on a four by six foot portrait of a family in a garden setting. I'm trying to juxtapose the refined handling of the figures with a slightly more painterly handling of the foliage.

Thanks Sara. I never the term "escultoric" used before. I assume it's derived from the Spanish word for sculptural, escult