After the Prom

Dianne Gardner · 06-27-2007, 06:44 PM

18" X 24"
Oils

2 hour from life
Studio touch up

Comments welcome.

Dianne

Carlos Ygoa · 06-28-2007, 05:04 PM

Dianne,
There is so much mood and emotion in this piece, and you have done a wonderful job in the harmony of your colours. I

Dianne Gardner · 06-28-2007, 05:31 PM

Not a problem Carlos. It was done on cotton canvas triple primed. Initial block in I used copal medium with linseed oil and a small portion of turp. I then added color alla prima-no medium.

Carlos Ygoa · 06-29-2007, 07:33 AM

Dianne,

Thanks for the closeups. It

Alexandra Tyng · 06-30-2007, 11:35 PM

Dianne,

I like your handling of the almost neutral colors, the quiet, low-contrast lighting, and the little bit of shimmer. You've caught something fleeting in her face, too. This is the kind of light that tends to make a very dull photo so I'm glad you painted it from life and were able to record all the subtle colors.

Dianne Gardner · 07-01-2007, 12:49 AM

Thank you Carlos and Alex.
Yes, I'm glad I got to paint it mostly from life. I had a photo but I really couldn't (and didn't) do much from it when I got home, which is why her face lacks detail.

Thank you for looking and commenting. Its always welcome!

Dianne