Wednesday, December 9, 2009

DSFDF Portrait-Bill Brauker

"The Artist"
Bill Brauker
DSFDF Portrait Study
oil on board, 5x5"

original photo


I just got my photo for the current challenge from Different Strokes From Different Folks.
I decided to try a small study before painting larger but I kind of like how this came out. Maybe this one will stick, but I will probably try a few more times...

Update- I added a few details on this and decided that I liked it as is. I wanted to try again but sometimes it just comes out the first time how you see it. I included the original because I think it's interesting to see the reference. This was a really fun challenge. Thank you to Karin Jurick for her wonderful blog and the chance to paint things I normally wouldn't. Check out Bill Brauker's Blog to see his lovely portrait of me and his other fine work. Also Karin put a video of the portrait swap on youtube with the original photos and the paintings that resulted. It's fun to watch photos morph into paintings...here is the link-

22 comments:

  1. I recognize him! I love the loose painterly strokes, great job Kristen!

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  2. Beautifully done, Kristin. That is one handsome artist!

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  3. I love this; love the darks and the loose brushstrokes.

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  4. Great piece for DSFDF, wonderful brushstrokes.

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  5. Love the loose brush work - gorgeous portrait. I am a new fan.

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  6. Robust, strong - this is really fantastic, Kristin.

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  7. Like the loose strokes and the colours very much.

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  8. I really think you captured some personality here!

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  9. I think the likeness is right on! I love your loose brushstrokes and use of vibrant color. Nice one!

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  10. Hey, that guy looks familiar. Nice job! I am still working on you. Hope to be able to finish it this afternoon.

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  11. Thanks to all who have commented! I'm enjoying all the portraits in this challenge...

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  12. Everyone is right about your loose brush stokes and great use of color! awesome job!!!

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  13. Great job on this Kristen. Love your work.

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  14. Outstanding, Kristen! Among many things, I think the little bit of white you included in the background is brilliant. It really helps to balance out the white in your subject's hair; very well done.

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  15. Terrific job! You really nailed the likeness in a very creative way. Love your bold style and use of color.

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  16. A very painterly interpretation. The loose brushstrokes and color combinations really make it pop!

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  17. I recognized the artist right away...you got a good likeness. Love your bold brushwork and colors! Very nice!

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  18. Love the brushwork - great job, Kristen.

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  19. Nice. Love the bold brush strokes and color.

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  20. Can I pick 'All of the above' for a comment?? I agree with everything said!

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