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Old 03-22-2006, 08:35 PM   #1
Elizabeth Schott Elizabeth Schott is offline
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This is my first "official" self portrait.

It is done on gesso panel, 14 x 11. I still have just a few tweaks to do but I have to put THAT nose... away!
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Old 03-22-2006, 09:19 PM   #2
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Congratulations its perfect! You should post the eye close-up too -its stunning!
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Old 03-22-2006, 10:20 PM   #3
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Oh thanks Eric... here's the eye.

It's amazing how things go a bit smoother when you really know your sitter!
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Old 03-22-2006, 10:57 PM   #4
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Beth this is fabulous, great color and such strong paint handling! Enter this one in all the contests!
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Old 03-22-2006, 11:02 PM   #5
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Well, Beth, I will definitely be able to recognize you now when I see you. I will be the one asking you to just turn to the side...just a little more...yes!

I love the pose. It gives you an inquisitive look. You have almost given me enough courage to post my self-portrait. (Almost but not quite.)

There's so much wonderful color in the skin and lively brushwork. Thanks for posting the closeup--that area around the eye is especially full of colorful lights, and fascinating to see up close.

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Old 03-23-2006, 12:41 AM   #6
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Just gorgeous Beth! Wow!
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Old 03-23-2006, 08:46 AM   #7
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gorgeous!
The close up of the eye really impressed me: the subtlety of the colors is fantastic. I love those blue. I like the background too, it really adds a dimension.
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Old 03-23-2006, 09:29 AM   #8
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Beth, grate self portrait. Wow! I second Alex on the self portrait encouragement. I would love to see a close up of the nose and lips. The sense of translucency is smashing.
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Old 03-23-2006, 09:55 AM   #9
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Beth,

This is a beautiful piece of work, and is very much you. Wonderful color.
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Old 03-23-2006, 09:56 AM   #10
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PS Did you do this in the mirror? How did you set it up?
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