Wonderful new portrait by Bart Lindstrom

Cynthia Daniel · 08-08-2005, 11:14 AM

I'm just wild about this new portrait by Bart Lindstrom - 22" x 32". I've asked his permission to post it and I'm hoping to entice him into joining and sharing some of his talents. I scanned it for his site about six times so I could be sure and pick up as many of the nuances as possible.

Mike McCarty · 08-08-2005, 03:03 PM

What a beautiful thing to behold on so many levels. I've been a big fan of his work ever since I first saw it on SOG.

William Whitaker · 08-09-2005, 11:55 PM

It

Chris Saper · 08-10-2005, 12:51 AM

I couldn't agree more.

I think it is so very hard to successfully marry such a richly saturated background with these delicate, subtle skin tones. Red, to me, always has a raucous, energetic sense, and with this girl's introspective quiet expression, I think it produces a marvelous tension.

This is a painting that I appreciate for its originality and complexity - and the things that I can learn from it. The composition is unusual, and the edges are lovely.

Congratulations, Bart.

Lisa Ober · 08-10-2005, 05:08 AM

That is a real stunner and I am so glad you received permission to post it, Cynthia. Thank you.

I think I need to start over. I sure hope Bart joins the fun so I can pick his brain.

So wow. So incredibly wow.

Tricia Migdoll · 08-10-2005, 05:59 AM

This painting has "magic".
Thank you so much for posting it & introducing me to this artist.
I had never heard of him before this.

Bart Lindstrom · 08-10-2005, 08:24 PM

I have been walking a foot off the ground for the last two days after reading all the wonderful comments on my painting. Thank you one and all. Such kind words humble me beyond words.

And a very special thanks to Mr. Whitaker. I have 18 notebooks full of images I wish I had painted. I cannot tell you how many Wm Whitaker images are in my

Lisa Ober · 08-10-2005, 10:26 PM

Good grief, you are that talented AND that nice?! Talk about icing on the cake! Oh, I do hope you hang around lots more. Seems you have a contagiously postiive attitude and insight that will help us all. I'll be looking out for more...

Chris Saper · 08-10-2005, 11:06 PM

I have had the privelege of meeting you, Bart in some very quick passes, and each has made an impression.

First, I have head you speak a couple of times, and my face actually hurt from laughing - but at the same time took in the valuable information you gave. In the few presentations that I have heard, I thought you were very generous and so very instructional in what you imparted.

So, figure out he Forum stuff! We are fun and sincere! I really mean it this time!

Jean Kelly · 08-11-2005, 12:05 AM

Bart,

This portrait is wonderful and so full of light! You have a way with painting the sun into your work that I really admire. I'm so glad to see you on the forum, as I've been visiting your site for a few years now. I wanted to e-mail you but never got the courage.

I'm looking forward to reading your posts, please stick around.

Jean