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12-17-2002, 05:40 PM
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Consulate of Malta
-- Joe Micallef
This was a very intriguing and interesting portrait. Another portrait of him, which will hang in the Maltese National Museum, had the Maltese Cross papering the entire background. I wanted to do something a little more...conservative. We ended up doing a "fool the eye" where the portrait is obviously a painting, but the three medals appear to be real, and pinned to the portrait. The medals are the Maltese Cross, the Medal of Honour, and I will find out the name of the third.
I also put the Maltese Cross on his cuff links, on a lapel pin I added after these photos were taken, and in the design on his tie.
The painting is 40" x 30".
Peggy
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12-17-2002, 05:41 PM
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Detail, Head
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12-17-2002, 06:08 PM
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This is a beautifully executed portrait, terrific work, Peggy. The medals are an imaginative touch,and contribute greatly to the design.
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12-17-2002, 10:52 PM
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Beautiful! Can you post a detail of the hands when you get the chance?
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12-18-2002, 01:59 AM
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Thanks Michele and Chris. 
Here is a close up of the hands
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12-18-2002, 11:00 AM
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He seems to be in conversation with the viewer, waiting for a reply. The Maltese Cross details are fun, but what makes it truly masterful is this emotional connection you've established with the viewer.
Or as my husband said when he looked over at my computer, Wow.
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12-18-2002, 03:33 PM
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Consulate
Beautiful and impressive, Peggy.
Jean
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12-18-2002, 06:43 PM
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Wonderful work! Could you post a close up of the Trompe l'oeil medals?
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12-18-2002, 08:30 PM
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Thank you Mari, I really appreciate your comment. Trying to make the subject appear "there" is my ultimate goal. I don't want it to look like a painting, or a photograph, I want it to look like an actual person is standing across from the viewer.
Thank you also Jean and Julianne for your kind words.
Here is a close up of the medals.
Peggy
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12-18-2002, 10:48 PM
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I love your work, Peggy, and this one is no exception. He looks alive and engaging. Congratulations on a fine painting.
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