Portrait Graham Exelby

Virginia McGowan

Portrait Graham Exelby

Portrait I just finished 90×90 Oil on Canvas Of a great person who goes out of his way to help his patients, always.

HTA I did this during a lot of stress, due to problems with my sight still on goiing, but helps to be as busy as possible even though obviously some days I couldn’t stand [ argg hurt my leg too!!] or use my eyes..
Apologies to RB friends looking and commenting lately on a P.C.screen is a bit stressful thanksyou all very much for commenting on mine

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Portrait Graham Exelby  by Virginia McGowan
  • poupoune

    poupoune

    What a wonderful portrait and take it easy, there’s no rush!

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    ah yes there is! not getting any younger!! and it’s nearly dinner time !!! and the washing is still wet…... ;-))))))

  • Matt Mawson

    Matt Mawson

    Great portrait, Ginny … sorry to hear about the eye problems and hope they’re getting better

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    thanks Matt one problem fixed but created more… just have to work through…..time…

  • Reynaldo

    Reynaldo

    very nice work

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Hi thanks Reynaldo love your profile and pics ,Often I go a bit wild , but decided to do this ‘straight’

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Great work Gini, for someone who is had an op on their eye! Wow! :)

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Thanks Vicki I did most before but did dribs and drabs since, problem is the other eye needs treatment.! I have to wait, also have to wait for all clear to get glasses adjusted.

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    great portrait Ginny…..what a friendly face with trusting eyes….talking about eyes hope yours are ok…you did a fabulous job with this one and should be delighted with it! x take care

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Thanks Linda ah yes bit disconcerting having him looking at me .

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    RrificTERrific portrait !!!!
    Soz about your eye probs also :(

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Hi Karin awwwwww gee thanks, I love doing people, although can’t move their noses around like I can a mountain or tree in a landscape ,,,if you get what I mean , re eyes I’ll just have to be patient they will take time, atm just taking one day at a time.

  • Enivea

    Enivea

    Well Gini, I reckon you do better with half an eye than many do with two good ones!

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    hi thanks for the comment. I keep lining up people i meet… love your pic on Crow’s site ….................... hmmmmmmm

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap

    Fantastic Work

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    thanks Rajeev, very much appreciated..

  • bev langby

    bev langby

    very nice work Ginny

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Hi Bev, thanks sooo much .

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Excellent work, the details are so well done and the perspective is prefect.

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Thanks Byron I almost put in all the office paraphernalia too in the background ,but decided plain was the way to go, but never know I may do another sometime ..

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Excellent work GinI!! He has a very kind and caring face!!*-)

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    yes, and a great sense of humour also I guess it shows…

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Beautiful work Ginny, looks like a very caring person.

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Thanks for the comment Rosalie, yes you’re correct…

  • reflector

    reflector

    A great portrait painting Ginny ! Nice capture of the spirit of the guy.

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Thankyou James very nice of you to say… I’ll probably be concentrating now for a while doing more..I have plenty of time now.

  • thepaintedsoul

    thepaintedsoul

    Really captured his personality… at least you’ve conveyed a strong sense of a personality. : >D Love it! TPS

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    wonderful compliment TPS thanks so much,

  • Lyn Fabian

    Lyn Fabian

    Love this Ginny… feels like I know him.

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Thanks Lyn, nice to have your input appreciate, did you enter the P.G. this year?

  • andrea verstegen

    andrea verstegen

    I like your color tones in this and the spacious , flat areas of color . Composition is interesting too. He looks very ‘australian’.

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    thanks Andrea,I was going to put in ‘things’ but as it was looking sort of finished . you know how paintings seem to finsh themselves? I left the ‘stuff’ yes he is an Aussie !

  • KerrieMcSnap

    KerrieMcSnap

    You’ve really captured personality in this. Such expression in his eyes.

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    thanks Kerrie …

  • Sam Ilic

    Sam Ilic

    the smile on his face really says a lot about him

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    thanks Sam appreciate that comment…

  • walela

    walela

    Wonderful portrait of a distinguished-looking man!

  • Virginia McGowan replied

    Hi Walela thanks nice comment really appreciate, sorry late in reply..

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