From a photo by Johan Gerrits Chalk Pastels and pastel pencils on Colourfix paper A3
The Konyak are a Naga people, and are recognised among other Naga by their tattoos, which they have all over their face and hands. The term Naga people refers to a conglomeration of several tribes inhabiting the North-Eastern part of India (states of Nagaland, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh) and North-Western Burma. The tribes have similar cultures and traditions. One of the most striking social characteristics of the Nagas was the practice of headhunting. The Naga hills were the “paradise of headhunters.” Most villages had a skull house and each man in the village was expected to contribute to the collection. The taking of a head is symbolic of courage and men who could not, were dubbed as women or cows. There is nothing more glorious for a Naga than victory in battle by bringing home the severed head of an enemy. They were entitled to have tattoos on their faces and chests with every act of headhunting.
Quel superbe portrait ! Saisissant de réalité. Tu as du t’amuser avec ses cheveux en tout cas…. Et c’est toujours très intéressant de lire l’histoire des personnes que tu peins. Je ne connaissais pas cette tribu indo/birmane…
Ha, ha, ha, the hair was the easiest thing, it took me 5 minutes! Je peux te dire que je l’ai représenté bien plus jeune qu’il ne l’est en réalité, tu verrais ses rides un peu, macarel! Merci en tout cas pour le fav.
Where do you find such amazing faces? Love how you showed the shadows especially in the ear. Great one again Colombe
The internet is a mine of great photos… I tend to go for the Wow factor I guess. All I have to do is take my pick (and ask the photographer for his permission). Thanks Mick!
Compelling and charaterful portraiture – beautiful work!
Your comments are really important to me Jolante, you are such an accomplished artist with an eye for detail and beauty, I very much appreciate your feedback. Thank you!
Il faudra que tu viennes ‘croquer’ ces visages burinés et plein de caractère du Sud-Ouest et “avé” le béret….Magnifique portrait ici
Ca fait un moment que j’en cherche un de derrière les fagots, j’y arriverai bien un jour! Vous m’en envoyez tous, mais il m’en faut un de très près. Il faudra que tu prennes ton appareil et que tu passes quelques temps sur la place de Limoux……. Bon courage avec le déménagement!
This is an awesome portrait! I love the highlights and the colors that you used! It’s so expressive!
Thank you so much Katherine, it’s a very nice comment. I used some scary colors this time, (like green) I figured I mustn’t be afraid…… And I’m quite pleased with the result.
Comments
awesome…well done..!!
Oh thank you Fawaz.
– Colombe Cambourne
Quel superbe portrait ! Saisissant de réalité.
Tu as du t’amuser avec ses cheveux en tout cas….
Et c’est toujours très intéressant de lire l’histoire des personnes que tu peins. Je ne connaissais pas cette tribu indo/birmane…
Ha, ha, ha, the hair was the easiest thing, it took me 5 minutes!
Je peux te dire que je l’ai représenté bien plus jeune qu’il ne l’est en réalité, tu verrais ses rides un peu, macarel!
Merci en tout cas pour le fav.
– Colombe Cambourne
i love your work….
Do you really? I’m really thrilled, it’s such a nice thing to say!
– Colombe Cambourne
Where do you find such amazing faces? Love how you showed the shadows especially in the ear.
Great one again Colombe
The internet is a mine of great photos… I tend to go for the Wow factor I guess. All I have to do is take my pick (and ask the photographer for his permission).
Thanks Mick!
– Colombe Cambourne
Compelling and charaterful portraiture – beautiful work!
Your comments are really important to me Jolante, you are such an accomplished artist with an eye for detail and beauty, I very much appreciate your feedback. Thank you!
– Colombe Cambourne
Wonderful work Colombe . x
It’s lovely of you to follow my work Irene, thank you for your loyal comments.
– Colombe Cambourne
Wonderful portrait!
I’m glad you think so, thank you heaps Monique.
– Colombe Cambourne
Il faudra que tu viennes ‘croquer’ ces visages burinés et plein de caractère du Sud-Ouest et “avé” le béret….Magnifique portrait ici
Ca fait un moment que j’en cherche un de derrière les fagots, j’y arriverai bien un jour! Vous m’en envoyez tous, mais il m’en faut un de très près. Il faudra que tu prennes ton appareil et que tu passes quelques temps sur la place de Limoux…….
Bon courage avec le déménagement!
– Colombe Cambourne
suberb work, I’m head over heels at it……
Wow, really? Thank you, that makes me really happy, thank you so much!
– Colombe Cambourne
This is an awesome portrait! I love the highlights and the colors that you used! It’s so expressive!
Thank you so much Katherine, it’s a very nice comment. I used some scary colors this time, (like green) I figured I mustn’t be afraid…… And I’m quite pleased with the result.
– Colombe Cambourne