Peter Vandenberge, 30" x 36" oil on linen

Deladier Almeida · 02-03-2005, 02:05 PM

This is the portrait of the sculptor Peter Vandenberge. He is Dutch, born in the island of Java, hence the background. The face and figure were painted from life in 7 sittings of about 2 hours each. The shirt and background were painted between sittings. I used elements of a Javanese batik to compose the background. Peter is grand grand grand...grandson of the Dutch painter Jan Steen.

Deladier Almeida · 02-03-2005, 02:12 PM

Close up of face

Garth Herrick · 02-03-2005, 02:17 PM

Dear Deladier,

This is a stunningly beautiful iconic portrait! I hope you are about to post closeups of every corner and detail for us to study, admire, and learn from.

Kudos to you for another arresting portrait!

Garth

Deladier Almeida · 02-03-2005, 02:24 PM

Thank you, Garth. Here is another close up.

Deladier Almeida · 02-03-2005, 02:31 PM

Close up of background

Chris Saper · 02-03-2005, 02:57 PM

Deladier! So nice to see you!

I love this painting, Its color is luxurious, and your hand has given this piece a great deal of movement.

Congratulations, very lovely.

PS And beautiful edge management.

Jimmie Arroyo · 02-03-2005, 08:14 PM

Not really sure what to say other than "wow".

Linda Brandon · 02-03-2005, 08:24 PM

Hi Deladier,

I always love to see your work and I admire those direct strokes. You must have a sign over your easel: "No Noodling Around!"

I really lilke the flamboyant drama of this painting and (as always) I wonder how you get these confident long brushstrokes. Do you use a medium?

Deladier Almeida · 02-03-2005, 10:37 PM

Hi, Linda. Hi, Chris. Hi, Garth. How are you? No medium. Just a little walnut oil. I am trying to use less and less of it. It seems that the more you mix in the palette, the harder it is...