Allie

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Richard Monro

Mark,
Like the color of the first photo. Hope that is close to the real color. Nice flow! This reminds me of Pino's work who is not a bad artist to follow in the brushstrokes of a painterly style.

Thanks so much Richard. I really do love Pino's work!

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Alexandra Tyng

Mark,

What a thoughtfully composed portrait. I really like the way the colors interact. For instance, the darker, richer note of the wall and the wood on the chair against the pale, delicate colors of the dress and skin. Nice composition, too.

Thank you Alexandra!

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Linda Brandon

Hi Mark, I like the loose romantic flow of this painting and your beautiful, lush colors. I really like it when an artist seems to have had fun painting a portrait and I see lots of signs of that in this work - nice job!

Thank you Linda. I have been making an effort to leave the work alone before I paint the life out of it!

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Sharon Knettell

This is a beautiful and fluidly painted picture. Gorgeous paint quality.

What I am most impressed with is your deft handling of the foreshortening, a real killer to do well.

Sharon I really appreciate your kind words! I will try to avoid having to paint a forshortened hand/arm in the future. I really didnt notice it until I got knee deep in it and started to wonder why it was causing me trouble. Thanks for pointing that out.

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Enzie Shahmiri

Hi Mark,

Nicely done. I find it interesting how there is a repeat of the "S" curve throughout the composition. It makes the static pose of a seated figure, become much more engaging.

The color choices are also very rich. I love to hear what colors you used for the dress.

Thanks for pointing that out Enzie. I agree that it is much more interesting and enjoyable painting a figure that has some movement in it, and it can be a challenge getting a natural pose with these attributes. I believe that for the dress I used some combination of yellow ochre, cadmium yellow medium and trans oxide brown. Thanks for asking.

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Chris Saper

Mark,

You have really given a sense of movement to thei lovely piece. So very nice!

Thanks so much Chris. I learned alot from the great book that you wrote so maybe it rubbed off a little in my work. I hope so anyway.

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Patricia Joyce

I really like the composition and the energy flowing around her face and shoulders. The painterly quality is so pretty and matches her femininity.

Patricia, you are too kind. I am glad you enjoyed it, and thanks so much for taking the time to comment. She is a very pretty girl with a precious expression on her face and I was hoping to capture her beauty.

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Michele Rushworth

Nice graceful pose, wonderful fabrics and I liked how you used the pinks and greens in the skintones.

I am so honored to receive these words from a painter as accomplished as yourself....especially after being blown away by your portrait of the judge recently. I am very encouraged now, and excited to leave tommorro morning to head to New York for the Art Expo! Thanks for the lift Michele!

[Mark Lovett]

Originally Posted by Claudemir Bonfim

Hi Mark, another beautiful work.
I also like the colors in the first picture.

Once again I thank you Mr. Bonfirm for your kind and encouraging words!