Self-portraits. It has been a lonnnng time since I tackled a portrait, and after a few attempts at painting others, I realized I needed a live model I could spend more than a few sessions with. So, with the help of a mirror, and my painting teacher Dorallen Davis, I (“we”) worked on this oil painting for nine weeks! And I learned a ton in the process. This was done in the colorist style (think Monet), as are all paintings at the Marin Art School where I take lessons.
Above: the set-up, and a quick charcoal sketch I had done beforehand.
The painting below wasn’t done by me (I just sat for it), but thought it would be fun to see another artist’s take on the same subject matter (me). This was done by Claire Pasquiere for her Portrait Landscape project. It was painted with acrylics on wallpaper and, amazingly, in just a few hours! If only…
Image courtesy of Claire Pasquiere
I love that you are blogging and doing all these great fun and creative things!
Thanks Sevia! I’m having a lot of fun with it all.
Wow you are talented. I keep thinking I should start painting again. But it’s been over 25 years. Do I even know how to draw anymore? Great work Sue.
Jan, it’s like riding a bike. Kind of. Just start doing it and I bet you’ll enjoy it.
Sue, this is so absolutely cool I can hardly stand it. I am so impressed with your continued ventures into new areas of art…and with such huge success — this is wonderful!
Kristin, it’s so good to hear from you! Thanks for your kind words. I love doing it and it’s great to get feedback—especially when it’s so encouraging.