Self Portrait

[Paul Moston]

This is a self portrait from life. It is oil on canvas, the dimensions are 20x30. I started this painting sometime in May and stopped working on it in June. Wish i would have spent more time on the hands

[Karine Monaco]

Hi Paul,

This is such a great job for someone having started oil a few months ago.
Too bad that your picture is a bit blurred, but I like your portrait. I am certain you are going to inspire us with all the energy you put in painting ;-)

Good to have you here.

Sincerely,

karine

[Cindy Procious]

Originally Posted by Paul Moston

This is a self portrait from life. <snip> Wish i would have spent more time on the hands

So, what's stopping you?

Very nice - sensitive handling and dramatic light. Can you post a clearer photo?

[Paul Moston]

hey Karine and Cindy here is a better photo.

[Karine Monaco]

Thank you for the clear photo. That's nice.

[Sharon Knettell]

Beautifully done. The composition is very well thought out.

I do think you could spend a bit more time on the hands.

[Paul Moston]

Thanks Sharon, I am living back at home in Pennsylvania now, but when I go back to my apartment in GA i will def. work on the hands.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Paul,

So glad you posted this. If I showed you what I was doing at 20, you would laugh your head off. This self-portrait is so acomplished. I love the sense of light. The thin highlight where the nostril and cheek come together is so descriptive. I also like the way you modeled the wrinkles in your T-shirt without making it appear fussy or overworked. Plus, the portrait has soul, which is what a self-portrait should have.

[Debra Norton]

Paul, I have to agree with everyone else. It's a great portrait, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[Margaret Ferguson]

Really lovely, the colours and composition and great, and so young to be producing work like this! It would be lovely to see how your work evolves.