Self-portrait - Page 2

Carol Norton · 03-29-2006, 10:53 PM

Alex,

I have such a high degree of respect for your work that I must express how much I envy your canvas. Just the change in perspective (how the canvas sees you...) that this self-portrait offers, encourages me to look at self-portraits differently. I absloutely love the painting and the creative skill that it took to make this such a dynamite portait. My thoughts are already spinning off into new avenues and giving me the courage to try new ideas. Thank you for posting this. You are an inspiration.

Carol Norton

Marina Dieul · 03-29-2006, 09:33 PM

Beautiful, Alex!
I especially like the intensity, you look ready to jump on the canvas.
Bravo!

Alexandra Tyng · 03-29-2006, 10:52 PM

Thanks, Marina! Ditto, Tom! Ditto, Beth!

Believe me, Beth, if you could see the kind of thing I wear every day, you would hardly think it is formal. This sweater is misshapen and old, though it once had class. I'm thinking of stealing my husband's denim apron. I really need something I can take on and off quickly. What do you wear when you paint?

Marina, glad to gear you actually like the intense expression. I was hoping the portrait wouldn't scare anyone.

Marina Dieul · 03-30-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexandra Tyng

Marina, glad to gear you actually like the intense expression. I was hoping the portrait wouldn't scare anyone.

Alex: IT IS a little scaring ! But we know that it's just a picture and you can't really jump to splash us with paint, so it's OK...

Heidi Maiers · 03-30-2006, 11:20 PM

HA!!!! This is Great Alex! I would have liked to have seen the brush as if it were about an inch from the canvas. Wonderful self-portrait!

Alexandra Tyng · 03-31-2006, 06:46 PM

Marina, are you really scared by ME? Really? See, Heidi is fearless. She's not afraid of a little paint.

Garth Herrick · 03-31-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marina Dieul

Alex: IT IS a little scaring ! But we know that it's just a picture and you can't really jump to splash us with paint, so it's OK...

This is wonderful, Alex!

Like Marina, I sense as the viewer that you are about to paint Me!

This is really very good and original.

Below is that sketch of you that came to be in a matter of minutes in last Monday's class. It's not so good of you but I had fun. Thanks.

Garth

Janet Kimantas · 04-01-2006, 09:21 AM

Wow. As well as being beautifully painted, it really is very intense. I looked at it quickly last night without commenting and the image stayed with me for hours. That rarely happens. Amazing. Janet

Cindy Procious · 04-01-2006, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Garth Herrick

Below is that sketch of you that came to be in a matter of minutes in last Monday's class. It's not so good of you but I had fun. Thanks.

Garth

On the contrary, Garth. That's a delightful study of light, and captures the essence of your sitter with understated panache.

Mischa Milosevic · 04-02-2006, 06:45 PM

Alexandra, this is an awesome self portrait. Grate balance. I can imagine the fun you had doing this. I bet you spent many hours just thinking about the stages and your approach. Its so much fun when you can make your thoughts happen and sometimes it comes out better than we thought. Its nice when your best friend is your biggest admirer.

Thank you for posting this Alex.

Sincere regards,
mischa