Sheeba - Page 3

Heidi Maiers · 08-31-2005, 07:24 PM

Lisa,
Not to say your three executives painting was drab, but it certainly pales in comparison to this beauty. I can't decide if I like this one or the one with her in blue better - they are both superb. The sequins really add a nice touch. You must have turned pro when you were 13.

By the way, about the background - 1000% improvement!!

Jimmie Arroyo · 08-31-2005, 11:35 PM

Hmm, I feel funny saying this, but I liked the original background a lot more. Just kidding of course, I think it looks so much better and it brings the out the model. It's beautiful.

I wish I could have some super duper cool person PM me and be honest. lol.

Terri Ficenec · 09-01-2005, 12:39 AM

Lisa--
Wow! Such a good decision on the background . . . glad to hear that you didn't have to rework the skintones

This is absolutely stunning!

Vianna Szabo · 09-01-2005, 09:50 AM

Lisa,

Gorgeous painting. I laughed when you said you were an impatient person. Any one who can paint detail that well without it looking tight or overdone is not impaitent. The new background is perfect, great job!

Vianna Szabo

Lisa Ober · 09-01-2005, 09:54 AM

Tricia, you are soooooooo kind. Thanks for looking at my painting! Getting a "wow" is a lot of fun.

Heidi, it's okay. The executives as subject matter are understandably a little less excitiing. I know what you mean. I think Sheeba is interesting as a person and I like the look of saris. I am still waiting to turn pro in the sense I intend for myself but what a nice compliment. I am thrilled you like the new background. 1000% is a large improvement, yes?! Thanks again!

Jimmie, don't give me palpitations this early. I can't take it. Hey, glad you like the new background better. I agree that it helps keep the focus on Sheeba.

Who said that the person who PM'd me was super duper cool? I didn't say that.

I think I said "thoughtful." I reserve the word "cool" for guys who do incredible paintings of women named "Carissa." Oh wait, is that you? Thanks for taking a look at my painting and for your response(s).

Lisa Ober · 09-01-2005, 10:01 AM

Terri, that means a lot coming from you. I really admire your work. Thanks so much. I was relieved to not have to re-work that face. I might have given up. I think I really lucked out not having to adjust the colors. Putting orange in the background did the trick...this time. I bet I won't get to skate next time. Thanks again for the big compliment.

Vianna, thanks! I assure you I am insanely impatient. If I can't finish something in a day I get so annoyed. If I could paint with both hands I would do it. I have been accused many times of being too tight of a painter. I try to loosen up my work but I always end up back at the detailed and tight end again. I think I am destined to be that way so I might as well try to make it work for me. Sometimes I can't see the forest for the trees because I am so tightly focused on details. I think that happened with this one with the first background. I'm glad I made the effort to change the background and I am very happy you think it is better. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

Julie Deane · 09-01-2005, 09:32 PM

Hi Lisa -

I've admired both your sari women, and don't remember if I wrote to say so. I really love those beautiful skintones and the wonderful sari colors. I was SO impressed, even if it sounds silly, by the very realistic feel of the skin color variations around the mouth. For some reason, that was the "clincher" for me for both of these beautiful portraits.

Michele Rushworth · 09-01-2005, 11:48 PM

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I probably have a good full day of work into it but it came in stages over a few days.

A DAY!?? I think I'll just go hide under a rock for the next fifty years.

Lisa Ober · 09-02-2005, 02:19 AM

Hi Julie! Thank you! I've found that when I paint people who are not fair skinned caucasians I can see much more of the subtle skin colors. I know they are present in all of us but I don't see it as well in caucasians. There is a richness to Indian women's skin. It's often so smooth but has so many temperature changes. I just love painting them. Thank you for your supportive comments. I really appreciate it.

Michelle, too funny. No hiding necessary. Don't you dare! I have said many times I have the disease of impatience. That's my problem. It is a problem, not a skill. I have this frenzied pace when I work and almost as soon as I start I am bored to tears. Mind you, with this one I had to let the layers dry in between so I meant that ALL TOGETHER I have about 8 hours in it...but not in one sitting. If I could slow down and pace myself I might catch many more mistakes and produce a better product. I'll put that on my list of New Year's resolutions but maybe not next year.

Henry Wienhold · 09-03-2005, 10:25 PM

Lisa your simply awesome, in my opinion this is portrait painting at the highest level.