Sunday, April 8, 2012

Repose, 10x8" (Sold)

I am so lucky to be part of a studio where we have models come in and pose for us.  This model came in a few weeks ago for our portrait class.  I was busy painting from another model that day, but I took a few reference photos and painted her today.  I may decide to put more detail on this one, or I may just leave it loose and impressionistic as it is now.  Do you have an opinion?

This week's challenge on Daily Paintworks is to paint someone in repose.  I think I'll send this one in!
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10 comments:

  1. Angela ElledgeApril 8, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I've just discovered your blog through the daily paintworks challenges and have been enjoying looking at your paintings. I absolutely love this just as it is, in addition to the bold color, I love the contrast of the muted colors in the background; a stunning figure! I've added myself as a new follower to your blog, love your painting style!

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    1. AnnApril 8, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      Welcome Angela! And thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. Your input is very much appreciated!

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    2. Maria Bennett HockApril 9, 2012 at 6:06 PM

      I love this..the looseness of the style and bright, vibrant reds. It is so relaxed...just like the figure. Just love it!

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  2. Dean H.April 10, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I would vote this as a definite LAI..."Leave As Is", Ann! A painting this expressively loose always allows more of the painter to shine through.

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  3. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comApril 10, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    This is beautiful Ann. I hope you can keep this "new style" going. I think the workshop must have been amazing because I love the work you accomplished in it and then to follow up with this is just OUTSTANDING! I am now a follower.

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    1. AnnApril 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Thank you so very much, Julie. So happy to have you along! I'll look forward to seeing your work in the future, too!

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  4. Elizabeth BlaylockApril 12, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    It is beautiful..."if it ain't broke don't fix it!!

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    1. AnnApril 12, 2012 at 12:06 PM

      Thank you Elizabeth! That's pretty much the consensus right now-- which makes me happy. I'll be glad to leave it "as is"!

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  5. UnknownApril 17, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Love the looseness and the expressive brushstokes :)

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  6. Helen CooperApril 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I think it's stunning as it it!

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