Facing Ourselves
This illustration was for an article that never got published. Still I’m glad to get a chance to practice portraiture in whatever form it comes in. Check the Red Bubble artist’s profile picture brisdon if you want to see if I got a good likeness. He agreed to allow me to use his likeness for the article.
Original drawing 8” x 8”
prismacolor on acid-free board
collection of the artist
Available for sale asGreeting Cards
Linda Callaghan
Hi Michael I did not need to look at his profile I knew it was Baird straight away….so the likeness is exact. Very interesting concept and an intriguing painting. The lines pointing towards the faces reminds me of the different roads we travel on every day. Also another thing that comes to mind is ‘your head is always in the clouds’ I do remember being told that one day!
thepaintedsoul replied
Yes. . . it was that idea of the choices we make and how we face up to them in ourselves. Never thought about the head in the clouds angle. That’s funny that you were told that since you’re such a down-to-earth person. Thanks for dropping by Linda.
Gail Bridger
Perfection
Looked at this young man’s work, awesome art!
thepaintedsoul replied
Glad you’re enjoying his work. I’ve been a real fan of his painting, too. He’s not a big fan of his own work. . . too bad.
Lynda Robinson
Yep – you got a very good likeness, and the limited palette gives it a great feel.
thepaintedsoul replied
Thanks Lynda. Appreciate your dropping by, as always. : >D
Linda Callaghan
it was my father….long story…but I am very down to earth!
thepaintedsoul replied
YOU’LL have to tell me about it sometime when you feel like it Linda. I’d love to hear about it.
Tracey-Anne Pryke
wonderfully clever work
thepaintedsoul replied
Appreciate your saying so Tracey. So kind of you to be willing to slog through my stuff.
Helen Miles
Good likeness tps! What is he about to say I wonder?? Is he talking to his ‘shadow side? Love the lead in and the colours.
thepaintedsoul replied
Thanks Helen. Appreciate you. : >D Stay cool.
funkyfacestudio
Awesome work !
thepaintedsoul replied
Thanks a ton for coming by . . . appreciate it so much.
Tahnja
one excellent and powerful piece!
thepaintedsoul replied
Thanks Tahnja. . . have a great week, ok?
Tracey-Anne Pryke
it’s my pleasure
Ashley Justiniano
wow… this one is awesome!