Most of the commissions for portraits I get have to be done from flash photos supplied by the client. That’s a bit frustrating as flash tends to flatten the subjects with few shadows and reflected light – my favourite elements.
A compromise, but hopefully Laura will be happy with it.
Watercolour, pastel and coloured pencils on matt board. 20″ × 13″.
Mr Towers, king of light and shade. I’d say far from being a compromise, it is an improvement. I haven’t seen the photo, but I bet it isn’t as good as this. The form you have given it makes it jump from the frame – fantastic!
Laura got it today and I’m relieved to say she was delighted – shadows or not. How did you guess I like some shadows? I must have mentioned it on occasion Dave. Thanks for the glowing tribute my friend.
it is a wonderful portrait Brian….they will be delighted for sure! you have such a talent….Dave said it all… King of Light and Shade!
I’m known more as Joe King and I’m sure the crown wouldn’t fit anyway as I still have an awful lot to learn. That’s very kind of you Linda. PS. congratulations on getting so many of your pictures featured, well done!
maginificent portraiture!!!i can understand very well what you are writing. flushed photo is no good for artists. In Japan there is no market for portraiture, so i am going to be a homeless, lol.
I find that surprising and interesting Hidemi – I thought portraiture would be the same the world over. Is that a culture thing in Japan, perhaps a shyness?
With your talent I’m sure there is a big market for your work in the rest of the world. Thank you my friend.
I understand all too well about working from a client’s photo. Great looking portrait. I know they’ll be pleased.
Thanks Jim. I occasionally try to get that looseness you manage so well in your portraits, but I always tighten up – reckon this dog is too old to learn new tricks, but I’ll keep working on it.
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Mr Towers, king of light and shade. I’d say far from being a compromise, it is an improvement. I haven’t seen the photo, but I bet it isn’t as good as this. The form you have given it makes it jump from the frame – fantastic!
Laura got it today and I’m relieved to say she was delighted – shadows or not. How did you guess I like some shadows? I must have mentioned it on occasion Dave. Thanks for the glowing tribute my friend.
– Brian Towers
I’m sure she will,Brian. Anyone would be delighted with such brilliant work.
You’re always there to boost a fellow artist’s confidence Mike. That’s greatly appreciated.
– Brian Towers
Great work Brian.
You did such a great job under the circumstances.
I would be more than happy with it, were I the client!
Thanks Simon. I haven’t been putting much up on RB lately so it’s so nice to get such comments from the ‘gang’ of friends.
– Brian Towers
Lovely portrait Brian…..beautifully done my friend…..xxxx
Ah, those xxxxs (which I hope are kisses) do an old fella the power of good Pat. And your kind comment has lifted the spirit too.
– Brian Towers
It’s a winner for me Brian, outstanding and amazing and wonderful portrait. They both should be very proud.
Thanks Noelene. I never find portraiture easy but it gives me a challenge – but I guess stretching ourselves is what art is all about.
– Brian Towers
it is a wonderful portrait Brian….they will be delighted for sure! you have such a talent….Dave said it all… King of Light and Shade!
I’m known more as Joe King and I’m sure the crown wouldn’t fit anyway as I still have an awful lot to learn. That’s very kind of you Linda. PS. congratulations on getting so many of your pictures featured, well done!
– Brian Towers
Hi Brian, fantastic portrait, I’m sure they’ll be thrilled;)
That’s very much appreciated Shanina, thank you.
– Brian Towers
maginificent portraiture!!!i can understand very well what you are writing. flushed photo is no good for artists. In Japan there is no market for portraiture, so i am going to be a homeless, lol.
I find that surprising and interesting Hidemi – I thought portraiture would be the same the world over. Is that a culture thing in Japan, perhaps a shyness?
With your talent I’m sure there is a big market for your work in the rest of the world. Thank you my friend.
– Brian Towers
I understand all too well about working from a client’s photo. Great looking portrait. I know they’ll be pleased.
Thanks Jim. I occasionally try to get that looseness you manage so well in your portraits, but I always tighten up – reckon this dog is too old to learn new tricks, but I’ll keep working on it.
– Brian Towers
Superb work Brian.
Cheers mate.
And cheers to you too Retepk. I always look forward to seeing your work and appreciate the comment.
– Brian Towers