By the fireplace

[Allan Rahbek]

My daughter Camilla - again !

This is a study of the head for a larger painting. Since I work from a reference that is blurred I felt like I should try it out first to see if there was enough information.

Oil on linen 50 cm X 40 cm

Allan

[Carlos Ygoa]

Allan,

If I could make a head study look this good I would try to find a way to convince the client that it is finished piece. But if you DO decide to do the definitive piece, I can't wait to see THAT.

Your technique comes across as very relaxed, not overworked at all; makes it look like you paint with such ease and confidence--with great "soltura", as it is said here. Very well done.

[Carlos Ygoa]

P.S.

I really like the way the fireplace light is reflected in her hair; the little highlights in her lower lip and the far eye -- all little details that give the whole that x-factor we all look for. Once again: very nice.

Carlos

[Terri Ficenec]

Oh Alan-- I really like this! How you handled the light on her face/hair... the glint on the necklace. It has such a rich atmosphere to it. I think this is my favorite so far of your daughter series!

[David Draime]

Allan beautiful job, very fresh - reminiscent of Sargent.

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Carlos Ygoa

Allan,

If I could make a head study look this good I would try to find a way to convince the client that it is finished piece. But if you DO decide to do the definitive piece, I can't wait to see THAT.

Your technique comes across as very relaxed, not overworked at all; makes it look like you paint with such ease and confidence--with great "soltura", as it is said here. Very well done.

Carlos,
Thank you for your kind remarks on this study.

I do consider it a finished portrait, but started it to solve some light problems. Hope that I can make it work in the larger painting. We

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Terri Ficenec

Oh Alan-- I really like this! How you handled the light on her face/hair... the glint on the necklace. It has such a rich atmosphere to it. I think this is my favorite so far of your daughter series!

Thank you Terri.

This study is related to a painting in progress and the motive is actually inspired by one of your later paintings, guess which?

Allan

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by David Draime

Allan beautiful job, very fresh - reminiscent of Sargent.

Thanks David,

I shall not deny that I admire Sargent and Zorn, but I try to not feel obliqued to paint like them. As if I could

Allan

[Virginia Branch]

Beautiful daughter I especially like the way you painted her hair. Can't wait to see the final painting.

[Jean Kelly]

Hi Allan,

I'll never get tried of looking at paintings of your daughters. They have all been lovely. I'm looking forward to the large scale version.

Jean