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04-21-2005, 05:58 AM
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The Bis
The prodigal son returns and he's found religion, or should I say, its found him. At 135 cm by 85 cm, this portrait is by far the largest I've attempted. (Now I know how Sharon feels working on her huge pastels.)
The Bishop was painted on a "RealGesso" linen panel made for me by Max Howard. It's a fine surface to work on. I need to rest my hand on the surface I paint on which is why I prefer panels and linen panels. The linen surface was ideal for the thick, "painterly" handling I had in mind for this subject.
While working on the Bishop I was also painting a commissioned nude and needed to turn him against the wall because I felt his eyes on me (or perhaps the nude). I don't know how artists can work with others watching, real or imaginary.
I've attached a few close ups just to keep an eye on things...
Last edited by Scott Bartner; 04-22-2005 at 11:25 AM.
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04-21-2005, 07:15 AM
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Amazing! Thank you so much for the close ups.
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04-21-2005, 08:46 AM
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Scott you are a modern Titian.
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04-21-2005, 10:44 AM
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Wow! This is just a beautiful portrait, Scott.
The realgesso is a wonderful surface!
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04-21-2005, 10:49 AM
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He has such wonderful presence. Very nice!
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04-21-2005, 10:49 AM
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Scott, gosh that's beautiful. I love the way you handled the cast shadows around the mouth. The way you depict the reflective light is superb. The whole painting is knock down awesome.
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04-21-2005, 11:39 AM
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Oh Joy!
A man in costume! How did I miss that one!
Scott, what a wonderful painting, with great presence and beautiful and subtle form. I just love the magenta!
About painting big. There are times when I want to make them into rafts and float them down the nearest river, just to be rid of them.
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04-21-2005, 12:26 PM
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Just gorgeous Scott! Love the built up light, how you handled the different reds, his wrinkles... gorgeous!
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04-21-2005, 03:28 PM
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Wow, this looks fantastic, great expression.
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04-21-2005, 07:26 PM
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Scott, this is very intense and so fine. I love it. You have a highly distinctive style and color sense that is very much your own. Congratulations on another stunner. (I wouldn't mind seeing that hand up close, too.)
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