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Marvin Mattelson · 11-12-2010, 02:50 PM

Thanks Patty. Aside from creating the 3-D effect I was going for the dreamy quality in her eyes and expression. I know a lot of people are into the painterly approach these days but I feel a more refined handling of the paint allows for more subtle nuances of expression. I think Bouguereau is a good example of the kind of sensitivity I'm going for.

As you know, I'm currently working on a four by six foot portrait of a family in a garden setting. I'm trying to juxtapose the refined handling of the figures with a slightly more painterly handling of the foliage.

Thanks Sara. I never the term "escultoric" used before. I assume it's derived from the Spanish word for sculptural, escult

11-12-2010, 02:50 PM	#7
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	Thanks Patty. Aside from creating the 3-D effect I was going for the dreamy quality in her eyes and expression. I know a lot of people are into the painterly approach these days but I feel a more refined handling of the paint allows for more subtle nuances of expression. I think Bouguereau is a good example of the kind of sensitivity I'm going for. As you know, I'm currently working on a four by six foot portrait of a family in a garden setting. I'm trying to juxtapose the refined handling of the figures with a slightly more painterly handling of the foliage. Thanks Sara. I never the term "escultoric" used before. I assume it's derived from the Spanish word for sculptural, escult __________________ Marvin Mattelson http://www.fineartportrait.com [email protected]