Sunday, December 28, 2008

Portrait #5 - Pastel on Sueded Mat Board

I've decided this is the one I will submit to Karin's challenge. Although it really doesn't look like the gal in the photo, this one really appeals to me because it LOOKS like a painting. The first one in the posting "Portrait #1" more closely resembles the model, but it looks more like a PHOTO to me.

This one is about 10" x 12" on white sueded mat board (although the first two photos show it cream). I really like this one. I can't decide if I like this one full size or cropped as in the last photo.

I would really like your input as to which of the 5 different portraits (from the last several posts) you like the best and why? Thanks!


8 comments:

Nancy Van Blaricom said...

Wow, I'm so impressed with your portraits ....... Each one has its merits. This last one is so nice, it may be my favorite, but I really like the yupo. I like the very feminine mouth on the yupo piece. So, I guess my vote is both of them. Sorry, *smile, I just couldn't pick one. I have never worked with yupo but think it may be a fun challenge. Wonderful job Nancy. Wow, what a lot of work you accomplished.

dominique eichi said...

MY ! MY ! you have been working hard
I like your last choice here also, it has a great feel to it. I prefer the full version of it, not the cropped one.
Great job.

Carol Feldman said...

Nancy, I was really happy to see all your different approaches. It was good to see how you evolved through the different media and I like the one you chose to post, also. I also have been trying different things with my photo. (Although I don't have so many ways at my disposal as you!) Anyway, I am learning so, so much from watching everyone deal with this. Even more than the other assignments. I never expected it!
Loved seeing your work. Thankyou for posting it all.

Peggy Montano & Paintings said...

Nancy, I loved seeing the process of your painting. Each one was a lesson to learn from. I am learning to use pastel. Painting on Yupo paper for the first time was really a challenge.

VickiRossArt said...

Man, you really put some effort into all these options! I think you chose the correct one to post. Also, I loved seeing the progression photos.

laura said...

Thanks for posting all the different version--it's amazing how different each one is; each has a completely different feel. This last one appeals to me most--the light on and around the face ... There's something in the expression in this version, an eagerness?

Nancy L. Vance said...

Thanks everyone! This was really fun, and I sure learned alot!

Catharine Clarke said...

Hi Nancy,
Catharine here, the one you painted for Karin's challenge. I think you did a great job and obviously put a ton of effort into it. I'm afraid I didn't do you justice in the portrait of you. The skin tones and a few other things could really use some work. Anyway, thanks for doing such a great job!

Cheers,
Catharine