The Old Bricklayer

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco

Allan, what an elegant portrait all played in three colours, white red and black.
Ilaria

Thank you, Ilaria,

I do try to limit the number of colors using only white , black, Indian red and yellow ochre on this one.

I find that things gets more colorfull by stretching the few, rather than adding more colors, by differentiation and integration of a few colors, like in a charcoal drawing.

I will try to get some photos from the show.

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Christy Talbott

He looks like a dear old man... Lovely portrait!

He sure is, thanks, Christy

[Steven Sweeney]

Painting like that is the best possible justification for picking up a brush.

[David Draime]

Originally Posted by Allan Rahbek

I find that things gets more colorfull by stretching the few, rather than adding more colors, by differentiation and integration of a few colors, like in a charcoal drawing.

I couldn't agree more. Allan, this is a striking portrait. Definitely one to come back to, again and again.

David

[Tom Edgerton]

A fine, fine study of character....

(Good painting, too.)

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Steven Sweeney

Painting like that is the best possible justification for picking up a brush.

Thanks Steven,
I am pround to make you almost speachless think t's the first oneliner from you.

I am right back from a nearby lake where I spent some hours picking up my brush, painting the light, leaves and water and a pair of swans.

[Allan Rahbek]

David and Tom,
thank you for your words, I always enjoys to see your works, it is a great inspiration to me whenever you post new things.

[Linda Brandon]

Alan, this one is SO beautifully and strongly painted. I studied this one for a long time and found it very rewarding; I love to watch the way you handle paint. The white hat against the pale background is lovely.

[Joan Breckwoldt]

Hi Allan,

Everything about this is absolutely wonderful. Your brushwork is lively and gives the painting a lot of life. Ver well done!

Joan

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Linda Brandon

Alan, this one is SO beautifully and strongly painted. I studied this one for a long time and found it very rewarding; I love to watch the way you handle paint. The white hat against the pale background is lovely.

Thank you, Linda,
I do try to say, what I have to say, in the paint.