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06-21-2008, 03:33 PM
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Associate Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Location: Port Elizabeth, NJ
Posts: 534
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Lake Portrait
This is the finished version of a portrait for which I received many good suggestions when I posted it in the Works in Progress section. It is oil on canvas - 30x24". This is also the first dog I've painted.
The clients haven't seen it yet because they are in Europe for a month; I am hoping they will be as pleased with it as I am. Thanks to all who helped.
Leslie
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06-22-2008, 10:49 AM
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Juried Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Location: 8543-dk Hornslet, Denmark
Posts: 1,642
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Leslie,
This painting turned out just fine and I am certain that the family will be happy with it.
They seems to be fond of out door life and sports, I even recognize a tomahawk, does the man have pre columbian ancesters?
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06-22-2008, 11:24 AM
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Associate Member
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Location: Port Elizabeth, NJ
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Thanks, Allan! They did explain what all those implements are but I don't recall anymore. I have a feeling that the tomahawk might actually be some sort of Polish ceremonial tool, because she is Polish, but I'm not sure. The rocks were an afterthought of his and I would have preferred the picture without them. But basically I think the rest of it works.
Leslie
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06-24-2008, 08:37 AM
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SOG Member '02 Finalist, PSA '01 Merit Award, PSA '99 Finalist, PSA
Joined: Jul 2001
Location: Greensboro, NC
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Congratulations, Leslie...nice job!
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06-25-2008, 07:08 AM
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Associate Member
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Location: Port Elizabeth, NJ
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Thanks, Tom! I think this was a real learning experience for me both in terms of dealing with the client and in terms of approaching the work itself. Your thoughts were greatly appreciated.
Leslie
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06-26-2008, 07:53 PM
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UNVEILINGS MODERATOR Juried Member
Joined: May 2005
Location: Narberth, PA
Posts: 2,485
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Leslie,
You handled this complex portrait very well. I like how you managed to deal with the figures. The lake isn't just a backdrop: you've integrated background and foreground by including the outdoor equipment, which also gives additional information about the couple. I like the way you have thought this through.
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