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Marvin Mattelson · 12-09-2003, 12:24 PM

I recently posted a 1930 high school graduation photo over in the photo critique section, which you can see at http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...&threadid=3482

My client wanted this to be the basis of a figurative portrait of his mother, who today is a still beautiful, yet more mature woman. He wanted this to be a surprise for her.

His only directive was he wanted a beautiful painting of a beautiful young woman and left the rest up to me. I chose a Chinese motif, since this was popular at that time. I felt it was appropriate and would give me the opportunity to explore a variety of textures, appealing colors and interesting objects.

I found a model with a similar look who was the right size. I created the composition after locatinging the appropriate props and costume.

You can view a larger version on my website at http://www.fineartportrait.com/sylvia_painting.html

12-09-2003, 12:24 PM	#1
Marvin Mattelson SOG Member FT Professional '04 Merit Award PSA '04 Best Portfolio PSA '03 Honors Artists Magazine '01 Second Prize ASOPA Perm. Collection- Ntl. Portrait Gallery Perm. Collection- Met Leads Workshops Joined: May 2002 Location: Great Neck, NY Posts: 1,093	Sylvia at Seventeen I recently posted a 1930 high school graduation photo over in the photo critique section, which you can see at http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...&threadid=3482 My client wanted this to be the basis of a figurative portrait of his mother, who today is a still beautiful, yet more mature woman. He wanted this to be a surprise for her. His only directive was he wanted a beautiful painting of a beautiful young woman and left the rest up to me. I chose a Chinese motif, since this was popular at that time. I felt it was appropriate and would give me the opportunity to explore a variety of textures, appealing colors and interesting objects. I found a model with a similar look who was the right size. I created the composition after locatinging the appropriate props and costume. You can view a larger version on my website at http://www.fineartportrait.com/sylvia_painting.html Attached Images __________________ Marvin Mattelson http://www.fineartportrait.com [email protected]