Tuesday, December 29, 2009

DSFDF portrait exchange

It's that time of year again... the Different Strokes from Different Folks portrait exchange is at hand. I don't know who this artist is, but she is painting my portrait. I had a heck of a time with this painting- from the first strokes of the first draft to the photographing of the final piece, it was difficult... it looks better (as they generally do) in person. I cropped the reference to just focus on the expression on the face. I am fairly pleased with the finished product, especially compared to the first attempt. :)

reference photo

Unknown artist
7X5
oil on canvas board

16 comments:

Wedding Photographer said...

Nice Photo! The painting just looks like the carbon copy. Truly amazing work of art.

Avocaken said...

Hi Chelsie, I REALLY like your DSFDF portrait that you did. Good work!

I looked at your beta web sit and it looks good as well. It's just me, but I like more contrast between the text and the background.

Keep up the good work and have a happy new year!

Ken B.

Pattie Wall said...

Wow Chelsie - you kept the drama in the reference photo in your painted portrait! Nice one!
You are very talented! I like the layout you have going on - at your website.

Edward Burton said...

Wonderful job with the portrait, Chelsie.

Torrie Smiley said...

I love it! You are so talented~ I am looking forward to following your work through the new year.

Torrie

Ruth said...

Great job, Chelsie. The cropping makes this an intriguing pose.

Stephen Parker said...

Hello, Chelsie,

Your entry for the DSFDS portrait challenge is wonderful. The slightly stylized, illustrative quality is really terrific. Great work.

Vern Schwarz said...

Great job on this Chelsea. This very dramatic look could have easily been a disaster, but you pulled it off with an interesting crop.

dominique eichi said...

great piece for DSFDF. Love the cropping you gave it too.

Steve Husted said...

Good job! This was a tough reference photo to work from but you pulled out a good piece.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

You captured the expression of your subject perfectly - this is really great!

L.Holm said...

Intense! You did a wonderful job.
Liz

Carol Horzempa said...

Hi Chelsie - I like the stylized effect and cropping. You captured her expression perfectly! Very nice!

jill polsby said...

Love how you caught that "look" in your painting for the Different Strokes challenge. You have some wonderful work showing on your blog. My compliments and congratulations. Keep up the good work in 2010.

lilly piri said...

Hi Chelsie, thanks for your great painting! Just wanted to say that I enjoyed painting your portrait, and if you'd like to have it, just email me your postal address!
Lilly

Bobbi Heath said...

Nice job, Chelsie. Love the color and the way you captured her facial expression. Well done.