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Terri Ficenec · 09-22-2005, 09:47 AM

Striking Lisa!
Those muscles have volume, weight. I also think the jeans and belt are beautifully handled. . . the top edge of the denim especially, and that red reflection on the belt.

Lisa Ober · 09-23-2005, 04:16 AM

Mary! You live! You must be so busy. Yes, I am busy but not on the commissions I really need to be working on. It's sort of the calm (not entirely) before the storm. I really had to take a little break. Now it's back to work for what will feel like forever. Yes, you have the subject correct. Thanks for the compliment! It's a relief you recognized him.

Terri, thank you for the kind words. Talk about a change of pace to paint muscles. It's been a while for sure but it was fun. This thing was loaded with some challenges for me: a new paint approach, muscles for a change, darker skin tones, a darn big painting. You'd be fantastic at it I'm sure.

I hope this doesn't sound pompous but it really does look so much better in person, the form turning in a much more believable way in my opinon.

Thanks, both of you.

Monique McFarland · 10-18-2005, 01:21 PM

Lisa!! I knew I recognized this person!! Joel! Great job....

just wonderful!!

Monique (alias ArtsyMom x3) remember me?

Garth Parker · 10-18-2005, 11:22 PM

Very nice Lisa.

I like the lighting and the pose. (I

Linda Brandon · 10-18-2005, 11:51 PM

Lisa, I just spotted this thread and I think you've done a great job with this one, congratulations! The muscle forms are very convincing.

Lisa Ober · 10-20-2005, 03:23 PM

Monique, of course I remember you. I have been receiving updates on your latest and I lurk to keep up on what you are doing (which is fantastic). Thanks so much for the kind words. You're right! It's Joel.

Jerome, thanks! I don't know what Joel thinks exactly. Let's say he wasn't crying and allowed me to post. That's hopeful.

Linda, thank you for the compliment! He's got some muscles to be sure. It had been a long long time since I even attempted any part of an unclothed figure so it was a good exercise. It was accepted into an exhibition recently so I'm glad I did it.

Thanks to all of you again!

Michele Rushworth · 10-21-2005, 10:56 PM

Great model! This must have been fun to paint.