Jr. Achievement Portraits

Christy Talbott · 05-31-2008, 07:37 PM

Hi All,

I haven't been around for a while, but I'm trying to get more disciplined these days in my work and could really use some encouragement. Here are the three laureates I painted for JA this year. All comments are welcome. Thanks in advance!

Christy

Julie Deane · 05-31-2008, 08:19 PM

Really nice fresh brushwork and colors, Christy! Simple and well done.
I especially like nos. 1 and 3.

Alexandra Tyng · 06-01-2008, 09:32 AM

Christy, the JA people made a smart move when they joined forces with you. I get a strong impression of the individual in each one. Your colors are lifelike, and the brushstrokes are deft yet sensitive and not slick. I don't know how you do so many of these and still make each one different yet consistent.

Christy Talbott · 06-01-2008, 10:49 AM

Julie and Alexandra, thank you so much. I was pleased with how they came out. I was especially happy with the outcome of the first portrait. He congratulated me on "making an old war horse look elegant"! It wasn't difficult; he truly is an elegant man.

I share the building where my studio is located with a photographer. He and I worked together to take the photos I used for the first two in his photography studio using artificial light. For the last portrait I took the photo on my own using my studio's north light.

Chris Saper · 06-01-2008, 04:16 PM

Christy,

I agree! They all have a fresh and painterly look. You've shared an excellent example of how to properly utilize photo resources - these portraits have the "painted-from-life" feel

Christy Talbott · 06-01-2008, 10:36 PM

Thank you Chris! Looking as though they have been painted from life is very important to me.