Self-Portrait 07

Self-Portrait 07 by Alice McMahon White
  • Jennifer Potter

    Jennifer Potter

    Wow!! This is really excellent art work. The eyes are perfectly done, and the detail and softness over all make this an incredible piece. – Dawn

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks Dawn, I just noticed today that I hadn’t posted this before, and now I can’t find a larger file – might re-photo it for detail. I appreciate your kind comments!

  • Jennifer Potter

    Jennifer Potter

    It’s really impressive Alice. Not just anyone can master their skill like you are able to do. Keep it up. – Dawn

  • Corinne Pouzet

    Corinne Pouzet

    Quite stunning !

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks Corinne!

  • L K Southward

    L K Southward

    this is perfect!

  • Laurie McClave

    Laurie McClave

    Gorgeous lovely portrait

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks Laurie, showing my face for a change. ;)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Gorgeous….love the detail in the jewellery.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Haha! I should have taken the earring away before I took the photo! You can see it down in the right corner. :)

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Beautiful work, you look gorgeous xxxxxx

  • nirvanavisions

    nirvanavisions

    So nice and solft, a lovely feel.
    A shame that you missed the self portrait competition! A sure winner.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Darn! I have to keep up with these challenges. I’m in too many groups. Oh well, the portrait of my husband was just featured in the Fine Art of Portraiture. Cool! Thanks NV!

  • shanmclean

    shanmclean

    wow its gorgeous!!

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    fantastic portrait, love the treatment and effect, and a beautiful model!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Aw, you can drop by anytime. Thanks John!

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    how wonderful!

  • stephanie clifton

    stephanie clifton

    alice….queen of draw-ing…......beautiful.! ! ! no, not everyone can draw like you do. it must feel good. nice to see you and yours, alice. very nice. big love!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thankfully there are all styles on the bubble – I love your work Stephanie! Hope things are well with you – I see you are featured too in the Fine Art of Portraiture! Good for us!

    Thanks sweetheart. <3>

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    very beautiful…excellent work

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    This is so expertly painted Alice. You have a very special talent.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Very kind Brian. Thanks!

  • Ken Eccles

    Ken Eccles

    A forthright gaze, beautifully captured, Alice. Congratulations on such a lovely work. No doubt, your husband loves it, but do you suffer from self-portrait-itis (I wish I’d just…...)?

    Well done.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Never truly satisfied. The mark of a true artist I hope. :) Thanks Ken, you are very kind.

  • Bob  Thompson

    Bob Thompson

    Truly Beautiful
    love the way you have handled the tonal changes

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Very nice comment Bob. Thank you! xx

  • marcelfineart

    marcelfineart

    “WOW!!!” seems appropriate…

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks again, and for the faves as well.

  • Alecs Lindsay

    Alecs Lindsay

    Beautiful Work Alice, really nice job

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks for the support Alecs.

  • lindybird

    lindybird

    Simply wonderful. I will share this with my students, particularly my drawing classes.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Oh my! High compliment, I’m honored lindybird! xx These monochrome pastels are a fun exercise. I use the full range of tones from white to black – no white paper left uncovered. Really bends the mind working this way, with the warm and cool grays especially.

  • lindybird

    lindybird

    I have the hardest time teaching my drawing classes. I’m always explaining that I’m not teaching them how to draw, but how to “see”. Teaching them how to see the lightest lights to darkest darks-not to mention contours and shapes- is so difficult when they’ve been trained to “color” in a flat way (thanks to coloring books, and all the “projects’ that regular classroom teachers give them in map coloring, etc.). Since your work shows the full range of values, it’s a wonderful example for me to share. By the way, my daughter thinks you resemble Minnie Driver in this portrait!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    I found teaching art very difficult as well. I think it’s a shame art isn’t taught properly in school, because many potential artists will never know they have talent without that encouragement to try. Good for you and keep striving.

    Minnie Driver, a bit maybe. I usually hear I look like Anne Archer, the wife in Fatal Attraction. LOL

  • xairoise

    xairoise

    this is really beautiful. Very classy.

  • Alice McMahon White

    Alice McMahon ...

    Thank you x!!

  • ShadowDancer

    ShadowDancer

    Wow, you have a talent I dream to have. I absolutely love this, the detail and realism is great.. and it has such a softness to it.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    :) Thank you!

  • Mrswillow

    Mrswillow

    This is a very beautiful portrait, Alice….great tonal variation

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks Mrswillow. I really appreciate you dropping by!

  • Charles McKean
  • john sunderland

    john sunderland

    beautiful drawing, sees right inside your soul
    John Sunderland

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Ah, wonderful compliment. Thank you so much John! Happy New Year!

  • Cathy Amendola

    Cathy Amendola

    fabulous portrait, Alice….
    Cathy

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thank you Cathy! (Sorry I just noticed your comment!) xx

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    This is a superb self portrait, Alice.
    The shadowing and detail in pastel, is one of your best, I think.
    You’ve shown us your beauty, with expert drawing skills!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Too kind Colin. The Irish landscape in the background means so much to me – it is representative of the second pastel landscape I attempted – and that piece brought $1000! That was 5 times anything I’d ever sold at the time, and it was so well accepted, it meant quitting my day job and the beginning of my pro career.

    This self-portrait was actually done in 2004 or so, but I redid the hairdo in the portrait when I grew my hair out in 2007! LOL. I also added the Celtic necklace to the drawing at that time, a one-of-a kind piece I bought at our Celtic Fest here in Chicago. More than you needed to know, right? lol. :) Thank you!

  • Mike Cressy

    Mike Cressy

    Well done! You are a beautiful woman!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Haha! Again, too kind Mike. xx

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    not only the drawing it highly magic, but your beauty is higher that all the spring season beauty,
    you have amazing artist eyes,
    i love them,!!!!! =)))

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Too kind, too kind. :)

  • cdcantrell

    cdcantrell

    Alice Awesome job on your self portrait.

  • Orla Cahill

    Orla Cahill

    Alice, that’s a superb portrait. Well done. :)

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thank you Orla! xx

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Hi Alice – Such a beautiful and regal pose and soulful eyes a womans delights! – David :>))

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Haha! Thanks! ;)

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    Absolutely stunning work my friend :-)

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks so much David!

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    Truly fabulous artwork Alice. If I had no other reason for belonging to Redbubble then your art alone would make it well worthwhile. Your skills with charcoal, which for me so often ends up in the wrong places, is outstanding. This is such a beautiful portrait.

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    i’m sorry i comment again,
    i’m just in love with this piece
    so elegant,

  • Cathy Amendola

    Cathy Amendola

    this is exquisite Alice…I love your attention to detail..
    Cathy

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks so much Cathy!

  • Terry Hinkle

    Terry Hinkle

    Great work. Beautiful!

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thank you Terry!

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    Congratulations! Your image won 2nd place in the Portrait of a Lady Challenge in the Painted Ladies group!

    ♥♥♥♥

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Woohoo! Thanks again Stephanie!

  • ragman
  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thanks so much! I’m thrilled!

  • jphall

    jphall

    Stunning Alice!

  • cyclops

    cyclops

    thts a phenomenol self portrait in monochrome Alice!

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D

    Superb, excellent finish.

  • Alice McMahon ... replied

    Thank you so much Rajdev!

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