Andreas

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Sharon Knettell

Allan,

What a great painting, in compostion and color! You are really coming in to your own with an original point of view.

I really like the fact that you have done a sensitive, yet unsentimental picture of this young man. So refreshing!

Allan,

I agree with Sharon and all your above deserved accolades for this wonderful poetry on a theme of red. Your color sense is developed into a language of emotion and innocent play and spontaneity which perfectly represents your grandson's personality and vitality.

And you did this masterpiece in one day!! I am really scared (and jealous) of you. Bravo!

Linda is right too. Please see how far this painting will advance you in competitions. You may be surprised. Go for it!


Garth

[Kimberly Dow]

Allan, this is stunning. Congratulations!

[Jean Kelly]

I love it, Allan! This is a fun painting, and he looks like a handful. There is a lot of energy here, perfect for a young man.

Jean

[Lisa Ober]

Allan, I wish I had more eloquent ways of saying, "totally gorgeous" but I am too busy picking up my jaw. I love everything about this painting from the color to the background texture to the facial expression. I would agree with the suggestion to enter contests with it.

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Allan, this is fantastic work, really.
As Linda said it is very emotional and there is a real engagement and relationship between painter and sitter.
Also such a good management of reds
Many compliments
Ilaria

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Linda Brandon

I love this painting, Allan! What a powerful, emotional piece, and despite all the strong warm color you have such beautiful controlled brushwork. Please enter this one in some contests, please!

Linda,

I think that I will enter some censored exhibition. There are different annual ones so why not give it a try
I don

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Garth Herrick

Allan,

I agree with Sharon and all your above deserved accolades for this wonderful poetry on a theme of red. Your color sense is developed into a language of emotion and innocent play and spontaneity which perfectly represents your grandson's personality and vitality.

And you did this masterpiece in one day!! I am really scared (and jealous) of you. Bravo!

Linda is right too. Please see how far this painting will advance you in competitions. You may be surprised. Go for it!


Garth

Garth,
you are right, the theme was the reds. I did the wall in earth colors and the blouse in cadmiums and kept them close in value but different in structure and stole the pose from your avatar

Thanks, Allan.

[Allan Rahbek]

Kim,
I think that I will enter a competition and maybe be as lucky as you vere,Kim

Jean,
He is special, very original, says the most surprising things and cheat in card games...........I hope

Lisa,
I

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco

Allan, this is fantastic work, really.
As Linda said it is very emotional and there is a real engagement and relationship between painter and sitter.
Also such a good management of reds
Many compliments
Ilaria

Thank you Ilaria,
I

[Elizabeth Schott]

Alan, I love it!

I bet this guy keeps you on your toes.