Just got back from Boone, North Carolina, where we did 2 workshops back to back for the folks down there. They all had done the original workshop last year, so the two workshops were refresher workshops. One of the exercises during the workshops was for the people to paint a portrait, picked from random photos. This one was done by my friend Richard, an Irish chap. The people had 45 minutes to complete the painting from the photo......This is a painting done from a black and white photo of me and I just loved it! Although Richard didn't think it was that great, I had to disagree with him. The simplicity, color, and child-like naievity of this blew me over. I often tell new painters that they don't know when its good and I think that is definately true in this case. This is an acrylic 16x20" done on masonite, and hope you all like it. Thanks Richards, for letting me post this.Thanks also to all the folks in Boone, Page, Steve, Joanna, Elliot and the rest who made it possible for me to go there and work with them. Wonderful people, my home away from home. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends down there. I will post more work from Boone from time to time.
Brian
welcome back! miss seeing your work. yes this piece is fresh.
ReplyDeleteScared the living.....! Well it had an affect on me! I like paintings that bring out my emotions.
ReplyDeleteHi Brian....thanks for the great refresher workshop with us in Boone NC this July.
ReplyDeleteI'm chuffed that you liked my 'Beetlejuice' painting so much and also posting it on your website.
Again thanks for continued encouragement and sharing your easy to follow method.
Hey Richard, my Irish friend! What a treat to see your comments here. I'm assuming your back in Ireland now! Thanks for your comment and I hope your having a great summer. Was great to see and spend time with you again.
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