Hey Jude
A co-operative diptych drawing, I did the drawing, my daughter did the photography and photo editing and composition.
And any time you feel the pain, hey, Jude, refrain
Don’t carry the world upon your shoulders
Well don’t you know that its a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Charcoal on Stonehenge paper, 14×24” You must use glazes of charcoal to build up the rich darks and textures on this paper – but the tough but soft surface takes the manipulation well.
Hey Jude belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , Back In Black ( sorry~NO PHOTOGRAPHY), Dirty Filthy Art: Charcoal, Fine Arts, Live, Love, Dream: , Realist Traditional Art and Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best Available for sale asGreeting Cards
Naturegirl
Great view…
Magda Beda
amazing. I love this shot.
L K Southward
wonderful sketch with great composition- well done =)
Philip Rogan
You are just too good! Your daughters composition is excellent!
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thanks! My daughter started the drawing but got frustrated with the charcoal medium. I haven’t done charcoal on paper, but thought I’d give it a try. The concept was just too good to discard. My next few works will be the same medium, demanding but great contrast in the end.
Firedrake
Love these beatles pieces! I’m really inspired by that era of music too :)
Glenn-Patrick ...
wonderful
dimarie
just brilliant!
i like working with charcoal sometimes, but you really have to be in the mood for it!
beautiful piece of art, the whole thing!
Angel312
Great work. I love this feeling. Very somber, yet holds my attention. I also love the fact that it was a “family” project, kind of goes right along with the story in the picture.
gail(angel312)
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thanks fo the wonderful comment Angel, I should have mentioned the model is my youngest son. :) A family project indeed!
Helene Kippert
Brilliant work!
Martie Venter
Wow – what an amazing artistic collaboration, superb work on both the drawing and the photograph, wonderful details, toning and mood!
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thanks Martie! It’s so great to have another artist around the house!
Maria Mann
How wonderful it must be for both you and your daughter to share and develop this brilliant talent. Beautiful, Alice.
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thank you Maria, that girl is going places with her art. The model is my son. He’s pretty patient with us.
Kathy Kuzma
Beautiful portrait!
Leith O'Malley
I always wondered what would come of mixing two Whites together and here’s the proof..
Magic stuff once again Alice!
Tony Ryan
Adore this image and the words. The boy looks so humble and open in this creation. So supports the words. I believe that human life is confusing but also exciting. We would be best served to be open about our own confusion and mistakes and share with each other so that we can learn without fear of judgment. So many seem to put up false appearances and deny their pain to others. The sooner we all become transparent the quicker the struggle can stop and the joy can take over.
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thanks for your wonderful and insightful remarks Tony! This model is my youngest son. He graduated from grammar school yesterday, and he’s doing well, but is really reserved! My daughter chose the Beatles tune for this piece. It suits my boy perfectly.
geikomaiko
this is great
shanmclean
this is amazing, fantastic job both of you!
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thank you! That girl is already a force to be reckoned with. :)
Angielarts
Hi Alice, Fantastic, Just Fantastic..Love it Ange
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thanks Angela! There were some great entries that showed a wide range of styles. I’m honored!
Lee Wilde
Congratulations Alice on winning our MASTERS OF CHARCOAL challenge!!
You are now a *Featured Member of our group and your entry “Hey Jude” will be our next group icon.
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture
Alice McMahon ... replied
Fantastic! Thanks for the opportunity by heading the group and offering the challenges Lee. 1 on 1 is the best bubble group ever. xx
AnitaInverarity
Well done on winning the challenge Alice- So well deserved, you rock x
Alice McMahon ... replied
Aw, thanks Anita!
Lynda Robinson
Just knew this would be the standout winner! Congratulations. It is a stunning piece of artwork.
Alice McMahon ... replied
Hugs Lynda, and thanks must also go to my model son and my photographer daughter. :)
ROUBLE RUST
Congats!!!! Amazing artwork Alice.
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thanks so much Rust.
Damien Venditti
a great team effort hey .. such a great work of art congrats on the challenge win also : ))
Alice McMahon ... replied
I have great kids. :) Thank Damien!
CateTownsend
Really inspiring work Alice
Alice McMahon ... replied
That means so much coming from someone as talented as you are Cate. Thanks!
amante
This is a wonderful picture. I just caught my eye. Well done.
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thank you amante! I love your avatar shot – sweet!
colorblind
lovely piece
whoa…is how this leaves me
the composition and value
and realism ….depicted here is amazing
....stonehenge paper….
will have to purchase and test it out
Alice McMahon ... replied
Yes, most of the credit beyond the actual rendering goes to my talented daughter. Stonehenge paper is gorgeous stuff. Heavyweight, soft to the touch and holds up to lots of smudging. It also has a beautiful soft matte surface.
Jean M. Laffitau
Just AMAZING!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
you got to be kidding me,,
you are such an amazing soul
Alice McMahon ... replied
Back at you Ismail. :)
Lynda Robinson
Congratulations on the Challenge win Alice (‘The Boys’). This is an outstanding piece of artwork which I have often admired before! So well deserved. It is a masterpiece.
Alice McMahon ... replied
Thanks Linda! First I heard of the win. :)
Claire Aberlé
This is gorgeous. Love the composition, quite aside from the technique! Have that song stuck in my head now…. ;)
Alice McMahon ... replied
Haha, sorry about that. But it IS a good song! I was out for dinner last weekend and the tune came on over the sound system – really loud! And everyone in the place was singing along. So cool. Thanks Claire! xx
Barbara Brown
Beautiful work!!!
wendie patch
this is a wonderful piece of work…
Alice McMahon ... replied
Aw, thanks Wendy!