Friday 2 February 2018

Logan's Light - Finished

Tried a lot of experimentation with this one (a) Painting it almost mono although I used burnt umber glazes to soften edges and give the suggestion of a secondary light source - top left. (b) No eyes - and I always make them the key point of a portrait ... similarly the hair.

                                                                Logan's Light                                             John Simlett
27 x 19.5 inches
Oil on stretched Italian linen

The photography does no favours (favors).

I tried to soften everything except the two focal points, the light and the face.

Given the degree of difficulty I'm reasonably pleased. As always seeing it full size is best. 

8 comments:

  1. Amazing painting, John! Wow!

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  2. Wonderful illumination, John. I see blood, sweat and tears going into this one. Children are such wonderful subjects. Blessings!

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  3. Very nice and interesting painting !!!

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  4. This is SO good John!! And unique! Keep them coming!!!!

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  5. What a moving painting and form. Greetings.

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