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Old 12-20-2004, 10:22 PM   #1
Rob Sullivan Rob Sullivan is offline
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Kirstin, from a class demonstration




This is the final result of a demonstration I did for (and along with) a class that just wound up their semester at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester.

I had such a great experience teaching this class, that I was compelled to put together a demo for this site. You may view the process by which this portrait from life came together by clicking here, or traveling to the main menu and clicking on "Subject-specific Demos."

If I may, I'd like to give a heartfelt thanks to Karin Wells, Linda Brandon and Cynthia Daniel for guidance, encouragement and opportunity. You are all wonderful!

Oil on linen mounted to a birch panel, 12" x 10".
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Old 12-21-2004, 12:38 AM   #2
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Great job, Rob. This will give people a big leg up on a solid approach.
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Old 12-21-2004, 10:14 AM   #3
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Rob,

I know how difficult it is to get a moving vibrating figure on a canvas. To accomplish this in front of an audience is truly commendable. I can flub away in the privacy of my studio. A lovely piece.
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Old 12-21-2004, 06:45 PM   #4
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Thank you, Marvin. Your compliments mean a lot to me. I would not be successful without the years I spent under your tutelage. Granted, I have added a few whatnots of my own over the years (for good or ill), but they would remain whatnots were it not for the solid foundation you gave me.

Sharon, I like your description of getting the portrait to live on the canvas: "vibrating." Thanks for that! I'm relieved that this came out well for the sake of everyone, considering I did it in front of my class. I actually like painting with people around. Not for the sake of showing off - many were the times I've painted badly in a group - it's just that the creative energy is palpable for me in a group setting. I guess that's why teaching is so fun for me!
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Old 12-21-2004, 11:08 PM   #5
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Rob,

It's nice to hear someone enjoys painting in front of crowds - ekk! someone has to do it.

Just seeing you mention NH made me homesick!
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