Friday, July 30, 2010

"And Now For Something Completely Different"

I'm working on a painting right now, but it's going pretty slow.  Since it's not ready to post, I thought I'd show you something I did last month, when I started playing with oils again.  My goal with this painting was to stay loose and colorful, and try not to blend.  It takes a lot of concentration for me to paint like this.  Normally I paint on autopilot, but I have to be completely conscious and aware the whole time in order to stay loose.  Even so, it was quite a fun project.



"Lesli"
12" x 12"
Oil on Canvas


4 comments:

  1. Johanna SpinksAugust 3, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    an intensity to this portrait which I find appealing...

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  2. Kari TirrellAugust 3, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Thank you, Johanna! :)

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  3. Gwen BellAugust 3, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    I find so many things about his portrait compelling. What a great face! Wonderful job on the features, treatment of the hair and that terrific background

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  4. Kari TirrellAugust 3, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks, Gwen! I was a little out of my comfort zone on this one, so I'm glad you like it. :)

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