|
Portrait of John
This portrait is of my husband's late grandfather. It is a gift for his wife's birthday next week.
This is the first full portrait I have attempted in over two years (interstate move/baby), so thought I would start with something a little easy to ease back into it.
The composition is predictable, I know, but there were a few challenges, namely the glasses. I have never painted anyone in glasses before and struggled dealing with them.
I am extremely rusty and lacking confidence so would like impressions and suggestions before I frame and present (no pun intended) next weekend. Apparently other family members are very happy with the likeness and I am a little stiff but I don't think it turned out as tight as I had expected.
I guess I should stop rambling on (I do when I am nervous)and submit. I am much more organised this time and will post portrait, detail of portrait, reference photo and detail of reference.
Thank you.
|