Shaman Study

Steven Sweeney · 10-29-2003, 06:47 PM

Moderator's Note: Forum member Magdalena Castaneda is having some technical difficulties in resizing images, so this is moderator-posted. Magdalena: please follow up with a post telling us a little about the painting and what kind of input you seek.

Magdalena Castaneda · 10-31-2003, 12:32 AM

Good evening, everyone,

Thank you Steven for posting this piece for me. It is a 28" x 24" oil painting, and the first piece I've been able to paint during these last two years.

Yes, I have certainly gotten "rusty". So critiques are very welcome. Specifically, I can't seem to quite get the perspective on the nose. Perhaps it's my values that's the problem. I appreciate any help with this piece.

By the way, this is a study from a Fechin painting. The person he painted was much older, in my study, the person has gotten younger.

I'll be back to this painting tomorrow, wish me luck!

Magdalena

Enzie Shahmiri · 10-31-2003, 11:59 AM

Hi Magdalena,

When I look at your work I am reminded of some of the Rodin sculptures. It has a

Magdalena Castaneda · 10-31-2003, 04:10 PM

Hello, Enzie,

Thank you for your response. Interesting observation because I like Rodin's work. All of the paintings and one drawing are a bit blurry. My trifocals are "acting-up". I will make sure the work is in focus for next post.

This painting, Enzie, is a study that I'm doing after a Fechin painting. It is being done loosely, my joy at the physical act of painting that I've missed.

Thanks again,
Magdalena