Cardinal Egan/Mattelson

[Elizabeth Schott]

I hope it is OK for me to be so bold and post (with his permission) Marvin Mattelson's portrait of Cardinal Egan.

This took 1st Place at the PSOA as mentioned in the thread about the convention, but I just thought it deserved a more prominent showcase, mainly because I think it's my favorite that Marvin has done.

Since Marvin is so busy with all the BIG commissions now to post on forums, (he is painting another Cardinal - and who knows - in the future he may be doing a Pope), and I was lucky enough to study with him I just need to brag "on him"!

Side note: he will be teaching a workshop in Atlanta this summer, you can see that info, plus others here:
Mattelson Workshops

I am sure he has some details of this painting there also.

OH, did I mention he won the "best portfolio" too!

Congratulations Marvin!

[Garth Herrick]

A splendid symphony and sermon in reds, neutrals, and muted gold; Marvin has painted a supreme portrait, superbly composed and executed. My congratulations to him on all his honors. This is my new favorite of his. Thanks for sharing this Beth. Close-ups will be eagerly awaited.

Garth

[Ngaire Winwood]

Thank you Beth for being so bold.

Marvin,.......hmmmmm.....Congratulations, I am spell bound and awe struck. I wish I knew of a word to describe it in totality.

You must be so proud of what you have achieved with this. Your best work yet!

[John Reidy]

Thank you Beth for the post. I had heard about Marvin's accomplishments but did not know with what portrait he won. WOW!

In hope that Marvin gets the message I send him my congratulations. I am a big fan. I visited his workshop, slide show and lecture in Greensboro and took his workshop in Atlanta. Marvin is very knowledgable in art history, techniques and, quite obviously, very talented. Combined with that he speaks and teaches truths and not style. Every one of my paintings carries a little bit of Marvin in it.

Garth took the words right out of my mouth and I'd like to add that this piece does a fantastic job of creating depth.

Thanks again Beth and congratulations to Marvin.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Marvin,

This is definitely my favorite of all your work. There's a richness in the red and black and a warmth in the neutrals that works well with your subdued palette. The cardinal is dignified, worthy of respect, and also a human being. I especially like the composition. All the empty space in the upper right is such an effective balance for the weight in the lower left, separated by the strong diagonal of his arm. The other striking thing about the composition is the placement of the edge of the wall panel so far to the right (but not too far) so that it makes a definitive end to the empty space, and creates its own area of interest. The way the crucifix overlaps the edge ties that thin vertical strip of darker wallcovering into the painting in a very pleasing way.

Congratulations!

Alex

[Elizabeth Schott]

Thanks guys, I am sure Marvin will give this a peek - I sent him the link and also got this one for close ups, which I am guessing are larger than I can post here, so I'll just put up the link.

Close Ups Mattelson