Hi Allan,

We had a major computer crash here, so I haven't been around for a while. Now we have a bigger, faster, computer and I come back to such a treat! It was worth the delay and frustration of being "computerless".

I love this one too Allan, and can't wait to see his wife.

Jean

Thank you Jean,

I wish that I had a newer and more powerful computer. I have got the Photo Shop, but every time I try to work with a "Raw" photo I almost kill it.

How is your painting going?

Allan

Hi Allan,

We're lucky to have a live-in computer guru (my son). When the computer crashed, he and my hubby ordered new guts for our old one and Friday night they tore everything apart on the kitchen table. A bigger, faster hard drive, memory and a bunch of stuff I don't care to learn about. So we have a glorified older Mac now for a lot less money. :sunnysmil

I have Photoshop but still don't use it much, I do most of my planning by sketching and figure I should learn to see value with my eyes even if it takes me longer.

"The Rose" is done and I will post it as soon as I can get a decent shot of it, and finish transfering my 4000+ photos from the external hard drive to the new photo program (boring). Thank you for all your help on it.

I need to go on a search for a model like Egon, he has such a kind face and manner. Your paintings of him are inspiring.

Jean

Allan,
I appreciate your stories of Egon and his wife and your drawing trips. This is what attracts me to portraiture in the first place. Every portrait is an impression of a human being who has a life, a soul, a personality. Endless subjects of interest. When I draw a portrait, especially from an old photograph I feel like I am getting to know the person, just through studying their features, their eyes, their expression. That is what is so good about your paintings. They all seem to tell a good story!!

I went back to your post of Egon to look at the drawing above his head and had a pleasant moment, just thinking about your story!

Patricia,

The drawing on the painting is at its actual place on the wall.
Another day I visited the family and told them about this portrait project and told them how well it was received on this forum. They were very happy for me and send there regards to all.

Egon is a former Bricklayer and still an active draughtsman, doing landscapes and building motives.
To do just to his drawing I will ad the original.

Jean,

Excited to see "The Rose"


Allan