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01-28-2010, 10:29 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
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From Life
I've been working really hard to paint more from life and loosen up my brushwork. Both of these portraits took 2 hours each. Here are my lovely models Valerie (first attempt) and Johanna (second attempt:
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01-29-2010, 11:33 AM
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'09 Third Place PSOA Ohio Chapter Competition
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 1,483
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These are two lovely pieces. Very nice work, Natalie. I especially like the second one, your brushwork and the colors are very fresh. Keep posting!
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01-29-2010, 05:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
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Thanks Patty! Always nice to hear from you. Is your hand still doing better? I recall you had surgery a while ago.
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01-29-2010, 07:18 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Location: Gainesville, GA
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Natalie,
These are both good, but number two is abolutely stunning! One knows instantly that those flesh tones were painted from life. Wonderful work!
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01-30-2010, 12:27 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Location: Saratoga Springs, UT
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Thanks, Julie. The second one is my favorite, too--I guess I just needed a little time to warm up! More practice ahead . . .
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01-31-2010, 07:44 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Location: Groningen, The Netherlands
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Good work Natalie! 
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