Friday, January 1, 2010

mystery portrait (89/150)


oil paint on canvas sketch paper
painted from a photo
13 x 10.7 cm or 5.1 x 4.2 inches

This is for the Different Strokes from Different Folks' end of year portrait challenge. I have no idea who this is! Just have to wait and see.
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19 comments:

  1. Terri BuchholzJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Lovely portrait, very efficient use of lines and balance of light. I would imagine this is an accurate portrait. Well done!

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  2. Pattie WallJanuary 1, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Hi Lilly - nice job on your challenge portrait! After seeing her on her blog, it is a very good likeness!

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  3. Edward BurtonJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Great job with the portrait, Lilly. Wonderful palette.

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  4. artbyakikoJanuary 1, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Fabulous portrait! You've done a great job. Akiko

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  5. LindseyJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Great portrait!

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  6. Vern SchwarzJanuary 2, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    What a warm and beautifully painted portrait. Love the way you handled her hair.

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  7. Carol HorzempaJanuary 2, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Hi Lilly - Beautiful portrait...great job on her hand too. Well done!

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  8. dominique eichiJanuary 2, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    wonderful soft portrait for DSFDF. Love it. BTW what is canvas sketch paper ?

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  9. Gwen BellJanuary 2, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Fantastic job! Love her eyes and skin tones.

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  10. Claire Beadon CarnellJanuary 2, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    I like everything about this, from your color choices, to the composition. To me, it has the purity and simple elegance one would associate with Andrew Wyeth. Beautifully done (and amazingly small!!!)

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  11. Chelsie BradyJanuary 3, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    Hi, Lilly. I am your mystery subject. Thank you for the beautiful rendition of my photo. Also, thank you for a fun reference photo to paint. DSFDF is such a great way to connect with other artists. I'm glad to make your acquaintance through this challenge.

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  12. L.HolmJanuary 3, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    beautiful, subtle colors, Lilly. lovely!

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  13. SYLVIANEJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    It is such a lively portrait!

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  14. jill polsbyJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    She's really ethereal. You captured the look on her face. It's a great painting and the challenge itself was so much fun. Keep up the good work in 2010.

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  15. lilly piriJanuary 3, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Thanks everyone for your nice comments!

    dominique: Canvas sketch paper is paper that is made for painting on with oils & acrylics. The texture of the paper is similar to a very fine grained canvas, but it doesn't feel chalky.

    & Thanks Chelsie, it's nice to meet you! I really enjoyed painting your portrait.

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  16. dominique eichiJanuary 3, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Lilly,
    Where do you get this paper ? Do you have to stretch it or clamp it down ? are they loose sheets ?
    Thanks for the info.
    artbydominique at yahoo dot com

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  17. Chelsie BradyJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Lilly,

    I, too, would like to send you your painting if you would like it. My email address is chelsie83@gmail.com. Let me know your postal address and I will get it shipped right away. What is your email address?

    Chelsie

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  18. becwinnelJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Holy crap Lilly, this is incredible! xo

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  19. Momo Luna S!gnalsJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Great! I love it, the way she looks at the viewer.

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