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Jerry Berg · 01-17-2008, 11:49 AM

I joined this forum about 4 months ago and in my intro I mentioned that I was getting started on a portrait of the President of the Univ. where I teach. Well we just had the unveiling of the painting Tue. Jan 15, 2008. The unveiling occurred during the opening of our faculty show. I have 4 other pieces in the show but this was the highlight.

Hopefully this is the first of many to come in the future.

Below is a small image of the portrait and a few photos from the event which had a very large turnout. I am also providing a link to a version on my web site that you can zoom in to see the detail.

When I first approached the president about doing this portrait I was originally thinking academic, doctoral robes, etc... Having gone to the Spring commencement ceremonies like all of our faculty are required to do, I never really paid attention to his robes as the faculty sit a good distance from the stage, etc...

Well, once I had everything set up to have his photo taken that I would be able to work from, he came in to his office and brought in his robes. I noticed all of the ornamentation in the necklace, medallion and sleeves and wondered what the heck I got myself into.

Well, three months later, the painting was finished, I had a frame and the unveiling and WOW what a great experience.

The frame is a hand carved, hand gilded frame from Regence Picture Frames in NY. They did a great job. I just mention them as someone on this forum under the framing mentioned them. I actually approached many framers for quotes and these guys were very personable and mocked up the painting for me based on a photo of the portrait in progress. Anyway, now that I have had a painting in a "real" frame (as opposed to a moulded frame), I know that I won't want to go back.

The portrait is oil on panel using a grisaille underpainting and many glazed layers for the color.

I know that this has been a bit long winded so here are the photos and the link to the large version of the portrait that you can zoom in to.

Thanks,

Jerry

http://www.jerryberg.com/portraits/dr-reneau.html

01-17-2008, 11:49 AM	#1
Jerry Berg Juried Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 4	My First official unveiling I joined this forum about 4 months ago and in my intro I mentioned that I was getting started on a portrait of the President of the Univ. where I teach. Well we just had the unveiling of the painting Tue. Jan 15, 2008. The unveiling occurred during the opening of our faculty show. I have 4 other pieces in the show but this was the highlight. Hopefully this is the first of many to come in the future. Below is a small image of the portrait and a few photos from the event which had a very large turnout. I am also providing a link to a version on my web site that you can zoom in to see the detail. When I first approached the president about doing this portrait I was originally thinking academic, doctoral robes, etc... Having gone to the Spring commencement ceremonies like all of our faculty are required to do, I never really paid attention to his robes as the faculty sit a good distance from the stage, etc... Well, once I had everything set up to have his photo taken that I would be able to work from, he came in to his office and brought in his robes. I noticed all of the ornamentation in the necklace, medallion and sleeves and wondered what the heck I got myself into. Well, three months later, the painting was finished, I had a frame and the unveiling and WOW what a great experience. The frame is a hand carved, hand gilded frame from Regence Picture Frames in NY. They did a great job. I just mention them as someone on this forum under the framing mentioned them. I actually approached many framers for quotes and these guys were very personable and mocked up the painting for me based on a photo of the portrait in progress. Anyway, now that I have had a painting in a "real" frame (as opposed to a moulded frame), I know that I won't want to go back. The portrait is oil on panel using a grisaille underpainting and many glazed layers for the color. I know that this has been a bit long winded so here are the photos and the link to the large version of the portrait that you can zoom in to. Thanks, Jerry http://www.jerryberg.com/portraits/dr-reneau.html Attached Images __________________ Jerry L. Berg, II [email protected] http://www.jerryberg.com