IAN'S GRANDSON JAMIE
A portrait for a friend of his delightful grandson Jamie.
In virtually every face I paint I always find some beautiful features – often only discovered because one has to make such close observations – and that’s regardless of age or gender.
Watercolour, pastel and coloured pencils on Arches hot pressed paper.
IAN'S GRANDSON JAMIE belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , 60 and Beyond, All About Your Best Work, Contemporary Pastel Painters (2 per day) and Realist Traditional Art
Woodie
You soon finished this Brian,
Absolutely brilliant as always.
Cheers Neil
Brian Towers replied
Ta Neil, I shall dance at your wedding.
Lozzle
fantastic portrait, you’re very talented
Brian Towers replied
Ah, but I’ve still got a lot to learn – better get on with it at my age. Many thanks Lozzie
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
brian, this is so prolific
terrific,
perfect
this is really so sweet, i can’t get enough :=)
Brian Towers replied
Thanks Ismail that’s greatly appreciated my friend.
GEORGE SANDERSON
From a Sketch on Friday to the Finished article, you are excelling yourself, Brian !!
A fantastic portrait as usual from the Master !
Brian Towers replied
How generous George. Another coffee on my on Friday.
BLYTHART
What a great mixed-medium picture Brian.
Brian Towers replied
I know you are into mixed media now Dave. i must say it’s saved the day when they work together, never mind any rules. Thanks.
Jim Phillips
Brilliant Brian, excellent portrait. Love the attention you gave to the highlights, particularly in the hair. Masterfully done.
Brian Towers replied
It’s those highlights, especially the twinkles in the eyes, which are the payoff – the most enjoyable parts of painting. Along with that I love reflected light, although there isn’t much in this picture. Thanks Jim.
roseart
Brian, this is absolutely AWESOME! Your work just blows me away!
Brian Towers replied
...or it could be the curry I had last night. You’re very kind Rose and coming from such a skilled artist your comment is especially appreciated.
AnnDixon
Beautiful portrait and such a lovely child with a bright and happy smile, well done,
Brian Towers replied
Thank you Ann. I see you are a whizz with the camera and have shown us some delightful pictures. Will take a longer look.
Linda Callaghan
excellent portrait Brian…what a handsome young lad he is and you have drawn him perfectly.
Brian Towers replied
You never fail to give an old guy such lovely encouragement Linda. Many thanks.
Noelene Davies
Fabulous and Stunning portrait Brian, every little detail is done with perfection.
Brian Towers replied
I’ve just taken a quick look at your first page Noelene and what a delight. Discovering new people who have skills like yours is what makes RB such a great organisation. I’ll look forward to taking a longer look. Thank you.
Tom Godfrey
genius, good buddy
Brian Towers replied
When it comes to genius I reckon you are king Tom. Much appreciated my friend.
StarKatz
This is absolutely beautiful! Perfection in every aspect of the word.. It’s nice to see this isn’t a dying phase.. Excellent work!!
Brian Towers replied
I’m glad too that hand-created artwork still has its place alongside photography and digital work – otherwise I’d be out of a most pleasurable hobby. Most kind of you StarKatz.
Lynda Robinson
This is really fantastic Brian. The hair is exceptional!!! I also like the way you have faded that bottom edge into the background. I would like to stand behind you and watch you work your magic with the mixed media, and to know which bits you do in watercolour and which in pastel/pencil. Perfection!!!
Brian Towers replied
Ah, the lovely Lynda, always there to charm and old geezer. You echo my wish – to stand behind you and watch you produce those fantastic works of art. Tell you what, let’s stand behind each other….although a slight problem does occure to me.
If it helps a bit, then watercolour is just for the first layout tones and perhaps a few highlights.
Thanks pin-up girl.
Noelene Davies
Thank you very much Brian for your kind words, they are very much appreciated.
Tom Godfrey
Thanks Brian. You are not supposed to pay me an even bigger compliment when I call you a genius :), but then I guess that sort of self-deflecting spirit is testamony to your enlightened genius (I’ve unwittingly set up a few puns for you to pounce on no doubt :)
Carrie Potter
fantastic portrait of the handsome young man
your work is always great Brian
Brian Towers replied
And your comments are always greatly appreciated Moonchild, thank you so much.
Margaret Harris
Beautiful portrait Brian !
Brian Towers replied
Thank you Margaret.
Brandie1
Gorgeous painting.
Brian Towers replied
Thank you Brandie, that is much appreciated.
Norah Jones
Great portrait Brian and a lovely child.
Brian Towers replied
Thanks for the kind comment Norah.
Michael Scholl
Excellent Brian
Brian Towers replied
Now there’s a coincidence, i was just about to comment on your latest drawing Michael Thanks for that.
Hidemi Tada
your portature always makes me excited. he is really alive in your work. great work Brian.
Brian Towers replied
Most kind of you Hidemi, and coming from such an artist as you, a great compliment.
Karen Hull
A stunning portrait Brian – I bet your friend was thrilled to bits. You have captured this little fellow perfectly
Brian Towers replied
Thanks Karen. I think portraiture is the most challenging of subjects, but it’s very enjoyable trying to meet the challenge.
A. F. Branco
Great! Great! Great! on all your paintings!!
Brian Towers replied
I can well say the same of your work A.F. – a most impressive portfolio. Many thanks for you kind comment my friend.
Jean Hildebrant
A very handsome boy and a wonderful portrait! I’m sure your friend will be very pleased!!
Brian Towers replied
Thank you Jean. One of the pleasures of RB is discovering good artists. I’ve just had a look through you work and am very impressed.
Mary Lawson
This portrait is just wonderful, so lifelike and from one who has done lots of portraits, I know that children are not easy to do====no wrinkles!. You have done a masterful job here.
Cheers,
Mary
nishagandhi 15 days ago
great work
Brian Towers replied 15 days ago
I don’t think I’ve had so many pieces of mine favoured by anyone as much as by you – you have greatly lifted my spirits my friend, thank you so much.
Derek Dobbie 15 days ago
Amazing artwork. Very well done.
Brian Towers replied 15 days ago
Most kind of you Derek, and thank you too for all the favouring – hope I don’t disappoint.
nishagandhi 15 days ago
u r welcome:) I enjoyed loooking at ur works!!!