Unabashed

Kimberly Dow · 03-03-2006, 10:16 AM

20x30"
oil on ABS

There is some glare on the photos.

Kimberly Dow · 03-03-2006, 10:18 AM

Detail

Alexandra Tyng · 03-03-2006, 10:53 AM

Kim,

I never know how you are going to surprise us when I click on a new painting of yours. This is really serious stuff--amazingly good technically and as a composition and as a powerful image. Again, there is the interplay of title and image that raises more questions than it answers. There's a mystery in the creation of this that goes beyond the sum of the parts. Self-portrait, obviously. It is just plain wonderful!

Alex

David Draime · 03-03-2006, 11:12 AM

Kim,

You are unabashedly good! I love this one of yours - I love the red theme, how it frames the figure so well, and the balance of cool tones in the figure - the perfect compliment to the bold use of reds...outstanding!

David

Patricia Joyce · 03-03-2006, 11:55 AM

Makes me want to come up with a Rett Butler quote, but I can't think of any right now. Someone help me...

This is beautiful and tells a delicious story - very cool!

Jean Kelly · 03-03-2006, 01:10 PM

This is so hot! This is one portrait that has nothing wrong with the mouth. Great job, Kim. I have one question, how do you hold that pose and paint at the same time????

Jean

Mark Youd · 03-03-2006, 01:16 PM

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Kimberly Dow · 03-03-2006, 02:03 PM

Thanks folks!

Alex, I do like to keep you guessing.

David, after your last one...your compliment means a lot.

Pat....frankly Scarlett, I dont give a d***?

Jean, well it was hard let me tell you...with the pulleys and wires and all.

Mark, I cant believe you dug up that quote. Im glad to hear you think I hit my mark!

Richard Monro · 03-03-2006, 03:04 PM

Kim,
No staid ole self portraits for you girl! You are building quite a legacy. Love the composition and how you handled the drapery. I don't know how you manage to keep getting better, but you do.

Kimberly Dow · 03-03-2006, 03:41 PM

Thanks Richard!

Actually, I would like to point out that Ive used myself in paintings, but never considered any of them self-portraits. I feel it just points to intent. Ive used myself only when I didnt have another model available. Im not very patient..if I have an idea I like to get after it. They are just figuratives that will be for sale, not self portraits. Wish me luck finding more models please! And they need to all have straight hair... curls are a pain.