Sydney

[Sara Lasso Lopez]

The face shows a solid escultoric approach .

[Marvin Mattelson]

Thanks Patty. Aside from creating the 3-D effect I was going for the dreamy quality in her eyes and expression. I know a lot of people are into the painterly approach these days but I feel a more refined handling of the paint allows for more subtle nuances of expression. I think Bouguereau is a good example of the kind of sensitivity I'm going for.

As you know, I'm currently working on a four by six foot portrait of a family in a garden setting. I'm trying to juxtapose the refined handling of the figures with a slightly more painterly handling of the foliage.

Thanks Sara. I never the term "escultoric" used before. I assume it's derived from the Spanish word for sculptural, escult

[Sara Lasso Lopez]

Sculptural, indeed! Thanks! You are right, I derived it from 'escult

[Marvin Mattelson]

Hopefully, escult

[Mike Dodson]

Marvin,

I have said it before and I will say it again, you are without a doubt one of the top portrait painters out there today. The depth and color are just captivating....you did it again!

[Marvin Mattelson]

Thank you Mike. I pour my heart and my soul into every portrait I paint, so your comments are greatly appreciated.

[Laurel Alanna McBrine]

Lovely masterful work!

[Lesley Grindlay]

Wow, so beautiful, your heart and soul certainly shines through your work.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Marvin, I love this. She's so alive and the color is beautiful.

[Marvin Mattelson]

Thanks Garth and Alex, It's been a while since I posted this so I was surprised to see it pop back up. Very pleasantly surprised. I genuinely admire you both, so thanks for making my day.