Monday, December 29, 2008

Mystery portrait

The Different Strokes blog challenge this time was quite interesting. We submitted a photo of ourselves to Karin and she paired us with someone else. She sent us their submission and we were asked to paint it. So, I don't know who this lady is, but she is painting a picture of me! The photo was washed out without much depth, so I decided to give the painting more. I started with a bright red surface and left some of that color showing through. I wanted to have the focus of the piece more about the red undertones and green contrasts than her bright blue eyes, so I hope that doesn't offend. Anyhow, enjoy! And watch for the painting of me here.

Mystery portrait
6X6
Oil on board

Photo submitted by mystery woman

5 comments:

Torrie Smiley said...

Chelsie!

Your painting is lovely~ You are a talented and gifted painter. You have done a beautiful portrait and you captured my love of red! I still have a few days to go on my pastel portrait. I hope you will be as pleased with yours.

Torrie

Torrie Smiley said...

I love the picture you sent in~ I am not really a portrait artist and do very few of them, but the drama of your picture was perfect for me. I will send you a note when I post the painting. I did not start painting until "late" in life~ I was 43. I envy the fact you have started young and have so many years to continue to paint!

Torrie

http://www.onpainting.wordpress.com said...

This is a very nice painting, Chelsie.

You did get a good subject she is quite attractive. I always thought she looked like an ostrich.

Vern Schwarz said...

Chelsea, I've been looking at this wonderful portrait you did for a couple of days, and I now think I know what it is telling me. Based on reading Torre's blog and her comments, I think you've captured her spirit and personality beautifully. Interesting how we can get a feel for a person just by looking at them, but that's not always the whole story is it.

Victoria on Okinawa said...

Chelsie, I really admire that you took this photo and made the portrait your own, it is so expressive and vibrant. I love the texture in it too.