University President

Julie Deane · 10-06-2009, 10:31 PM

This portrait was actually started about a year and a half ago, but the project moved slowly. The gentleman is the president of a local university.

Julie Deane · 10-06-2009, 10:35 PM

Here are a few closeups and a picture with him.

Debra Jones · 10-07-2009, 01:38 AM

WONDERFUL! GREAT WORK!
Congratulations Julie!
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Alexandra Tyng · 10-07-2009, 09:42 AM

Julie,

Big congratulations, Julie, on a fine portrait! I don't know whether you had a chance to do any painting from life, but his face has a mobility and expressiveness that does not come straight from a photo.

That's a nice unveiling photo, too.

Julie Deane · 10-07-2009, 09:46 AM

Thanks, Debra and Alex. No, I didn't have the opportunity to paint from life because he is a very busy man.

Patricia Joyce · 10-07-2009, 02:26 PM

Congratulations, Julie. It turned out fabulous. I too, just love the presentation photo, it really shows off the painting and you can REALLy see the likeness.

Julie Deane · 10-07-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks, Patty!

David Draime · 10-07-2009, 03:11 PM

Congratulations Julie. You did a great job with this one. I can see you getting many more commissions from this - if people get a chance to see this painting.

-D

Allan Rahbek · 10-07-2009, 03:46 PM

Julie,
It's a fine portrait, I also like the color sceme with blue in many variations.

Julie Deane · 10-07-2009, 05:30 PM

Thanks, David and Alan-

The portrait is hanging in the university library, and will be there for a large Christmas party that includes many supporters, so one can only hope. I have permission to put out my business cards at that time.

Alan, I now have two university commissions completed, both in blue, one male, one female. They should look nice facing each other in a portfolio!