Everyone's heard the Sargent quote "A portrait is a painting with something wrong with the mouth"...Well, If the great master was criticized, what chance do any of us have?
He also said, "Every time I paint a portrait I loose a friend." I took that to mean, be careful who you draw....I drew some family members once and my brother called me later that day demanding a redraw.
Not knowing your mum, I can only say that it looks like a believable, living, breathing person. Nice drawing!
I applaud you for sticking with these portraits. I hate doing them because nobody sees themselves (or others) the same way you do - a no win situation really. I never heard that Sargent quote before, but I agree, mouths are tricky and totally change the face if even slightly off. Kudos Steve, you're getting better by the day!
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This one has MY complete backing as well....
Really GREAT job.
Kxxxxx
Thanks Kaz, I'll pass that along.
Everyone's heard the Sargent quote "A portrait is a painting with something wrong with the mouth"...Well, If the great master was criticized, what chance do any of us have?
He also said, "Every time I paint a portrait I loose a friend." I took that to mean, be careful who you draw....I drew some family members once and my brother called me later that day demanding a redraw.
Not knowing your mum, I can only say that it looks like a believable, living, breathing person. Nice drawing!
That's Pat alright.
I applaud you for sticking with these portraits. I hate doing them because nobody sees themselves (or others) the same way you do - a no win situation really. I never heard that Sargent quote before, but I agree, mouths are tricky and totally change the face if even slightly off. Kudos Steve, you're getting better by the day!
Nice one. These portraits are really terrific.
Wow, never been here before. I came by via Wagonized's place. Great work, througout. Excellent.
Thanks for all your comments and insight, I like the Sargent quote, I'm sure gonna be using that.
Thanks again.
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