Friday, September 9, 2011

DEIRDRE , WORKING



















18x24"  oil on canvas
SOLD

This is one of the commissions I've been prattling on about. It was a pleasure to work on, the reference photo is amazing. I find I'm getting more comfy with non-human backgrounds.

While working on this, it struck me that the client might have wanted the figure to be more prominent, so I stopped work and began another view. I'll post that tomorrow, see what you think.

Enjoy the weekend, stay safe.
Posted by at

12 comments:

  1. Sandra BusbySeptember 9, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    I really thought this was a photograph when I saw it on the thumbnail! It really is fantastic! I love these portraits of people simply being just who they are, doing just what they do. They are far more interesting than portraits that are of people sitting and posing aren't they?
    I love the fact that there is all of that neutral hard concrete, plaster, bricks, rails and cobbles and then as a complete contast there is the colourful figure, who is dressed in soft fabrics, even her bag is soft. And the colours in her clothes are carried through the painting in places too - This is just SO perfectly executed!
    Well - aren't they always? :0)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Gorgeous! The light in perfection, along with every other aspect of this painting. I cannot image that you painted it twice! Cannot wait for your next post.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Pattie WallSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I agree - doing non-traditional portraits is fantastic! The colors, the composition, the light, the ambiance...all wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kristen's PaintingsSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    I especially like the setting she's in. Goes well with your new loose brushwork style.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Linda PoppleSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    This is just wonderful! I like the building - it has so much texture. And all the colors in the snow shadows and light. Of course, you nailed her gesture! Your brush strokes look looser and I like that, too. Well done (as always!!!)!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Studio at the FarmSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I think it's a fascinating painting, Suzanne. The shadows and the well-worn buildings make a great foil for the figure. Good job, Gunkie!!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Crystal CookSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    It's fabulous Suzanne. :) But really all of your work is. I love paintings like this, like a real glimpse into a real person's life. Very cool.

    ReplyDelete
  8. jsicignano2.blogspot.comSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Suzanne, it's GREAT. I can feel the cold air and snow beneath my feet. I love the shadows and I can't imagine anyone not wanting this excellent painting.
    All the best to you, and yes stay safe this weekend, we are already been warned stay alert. Oh what times we live in, stay well.

    Joan

    ReplyDelete
  9. Diane HoeptnerSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    This is wonderful Suzanne! I bet Deirdre is thrilled with it!! I especially like the composition, placement of figure and the long blue shadows.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Tweedles -- that's meSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Did you know you are an amazing artist?

    We think so.... look what you did! Amazing!
    love
    tweedles

    ReplyDelete
  11. suzanneberrySeptember 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Thank you so very much for these wonderful comments! I so appreciate them, they mean so very much!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Angela SullivanSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Oh Suzanne, This painting so speaks to the heart. A girl with a camera. There is so much to see. Love it.

    ReplyDelete

Your visits to my blog and the comments you leave here are an integral part of my creative process. They are helpful, supportive and well, let's face it, they feel really good! If I don't thank you personally, please allow me to thank you in advance for taking the time to stop by and leave your thoughts, they mean so much!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)