Ellie in her Summer Dress

Chris Saper · 10-19-2007, 06:07 PM

Oil 30 x 24

Painted as a sample, beautiful girl.

Steven Sweeney · 10-19-2007, 07:25 PM

And there it is, that captured quality of mystery. This young lady might become CEO or saint (not likely both), but she's presented as having plans and intent and personality. We're given not merely a frozen moment in time, but an assurance that this is far more than a fashion ad. This gal is going places. And this is as only you could have painted her.

That's why you get paid the big bucks.

Claudemir Bonfim · 10-20-2007, 07:57 AM

Another lovely work Chris.

You did a very good job with the background.

Alexandra Tyng · 10-20-2007, 08:04 AM

Chris, you sure put a lot of personality into a very simple portrait! It's interesting to look at the way you posed her, slightly swiveled with her hands to one side. It's a wonderful "sample" of how much can be conveyed with very simple language.

Enzie Shahmiri · 10-20-2007, 04:14 PM

Chris, I agree with Alexandra the pose creates a real nice interest and your color choices make this a very lovely work.

Allan Rahbek · 10-20-2007, 07:48 PM

It's beautiful, Chris,

the composition is so elegant and easy and the color harmony is just what I am dreaming to do.

Which colors did you actually use ? It looks like you have done the most with two or three colors.

Julie Deane · 10-21-2007, 06:11 PM

Very nice, Chris! I love the colors and brush strokes.