DSFDF Portrait Challenge
16" x 12" Oil on canvas
This is a portrait done for the Different Strokes From Different Folks web challenge. It’s always interesting to try something new. I have not done a full portrait painting since I was in college quite some time ago. Enough said. This was a lot of fun and I hope I came close to capturing her character. Once again, I really wish I could get myself to loosen up. I need to practice that. Maybe next year. The fun thing is that I have no idea who this is. I suppose I will find out eventually. Get on over to the challenge web site and check out all the work that is there. There is a great mix of styles to peruse.
Filed in Different Strokes From Different Folks,Figures,oil,portrait 10 Comments so far
marilynmking on 29 Dec 2009 at 10:30 pm #
Hi, Robin. This is a great portrait! I love the freshness of the color and her delightful smile. I’m sure she will be very happy with the great job you have done.
Sylviane on 30 Dec 2009 at 6:34 am #
Hi!
Congratulations for this portrait. I like this bright smile, the colors, the expression of the face. Perfect!
Robin Roberts on 30 Dec 2009 at 12:19 pm #
Thanks Marilyn and Sylviane. I had a lot of fun doing this. I may have to try some other portrait work along the way. I appreciate the opportunities that Karen offers on her web site.
RR
Akiko Watanabe on 30 Dec 2009 at 9:38 pm #
Fantastic portrait, Robin! I love her smile. You’ve done a great job! Akiko
Claire Carnell on 30 Dec 2009 at 10:05 pm #
Wonderful portrait! Nice clean, fresh color, and beautifully rendered. This s very nice!
liz holm on 31 Dec 2009 at 9:55 am #
Beautifully done! You’ve painted her with great warmth and expression. Fantastic!
dominique eichi on 31 Dec 2009 at 11:27 am #
Oh I love the freshness that comes through on your piece. Very well done Robin. I enjoyed looking at the rest of your work which is fabulous but I just love Kingwood Center fountain you did. I reminded me of how much God gives us even more than what we can think of.
Sheila Tajima on 31 Dec 2009 at 3:57 pm #
Your portrait really shines. I am sure she will be so pleased with it! Happy New Year Robin!
Lokelani Forrest on 02 Jan 2010 at 9:44 am #
You’ve done a wonderful job on this portrait, especially not knowing the person.
Terri Buchholz on 02 Jan 2010 at 8:44 pm #
Very nice and you captured her wonderfully!