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Monique McFarland · 02-10-2006, 02:26 PM

This is my first oil portrait..always done watercolors...

16x20, oil on canvas

The WIP of this is in the oil forum...finally finished and signed it yesterday....got lots of help from everyone here...it takes a village to complete a painting, you know!!

Thanks for looking!

Alexandra Tyng · 02-10-2006, 08:34 PM

Monique, congratulations on tackling the challenge of a new medium! I know from the WIP that you've really worked hard on this. You have pulled it off--it's a fine likeness of an adorable subject. I love the red coat, pale skin and dark hair against the light background.

Elizabeth Schott · 02-10-2006, 11:27 PM

Great completion Monique! Congratulations!

Cynthia Feustel · 02-12-2006, 08:23 AM

Monique,
Looks wonderful. Great job!

Janet Kimantas · 02-12-2006, 09:51 AM

A lovely portrait well painted. Good job! Janet

Terri Ficenec · 02-17-2006, 09:50 PM

Monique--
Sorry I'm so late in responding to this! I watched it progress while you had it in progress. It turned out beautifully! (Hard to believe it's your first oil!)

Heidi Maiers · 02-17-2006, 11:33 PM

I did notice this going on in the WIP, but I was having so much fun watching, I don't think I stopped to comment. Really love the color selections and background treatment here. Must have been a tough transition, but you handled it beautifully. Can't wait to see what you whip up next!

Garth Herrick · 02-18-2006, 01:30 AM

Hi Monique,

I have to say that as a first oil portrait, or even your thirtieth oil portrait (which will happen soon), this is exceptional in your mastery of the medium. You have a sensitive and precise eye. The color and value control is exquisite. Your subject is so charming, captivating and palpable with an engaging costume and pose. I love the specific moistness of those lips; everything is crisp and perfect! Very, very well done!

Garth

Sharon Knettell · 02-28-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Garth Herrick

Hi Monique,

I have to say that as a first oil portrait, or even your thirtieth oil portrait (which will happen soon), this is exceptional in your mastery of the medium. You have a sensitive and precise eye. The color and value control is exquisite. Your subject is so charming, captivating and palpable with an engaging costume and pose. I love the specific moistness of those lips; everything is crisp and perfect! Very, very well done!

Garth

I don't think I have could put it better.

What a wonderful use of red (my favorite color)! It is such a treat to see a use of such a bold color on a child's portrait, refreshing and engaging. I cannot wait for your next piece. So good, so soon.

I am sorry I missed this one, I was away.

Richard Monro · 02-28-2006, 10:20 AM

Monique,
Well done! And this is a first? I'm with Sharon on the use of bold colors. Love the red.