Sunday, 7 December 2014

Portrait #4 WIP

This is quite the biggest canvas I've painted on so far: 24 inches x 18 inches (610 x 457 mm).

I saw this photograph and just had to have a go at it.


I have painted all weekend, a luxury I've spent all year working towards. I hope to finish tomorrow.
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16 comments:

  1. Linda Roth7 December 2014 at 14:44

    Looking good. Striking colors. You do the Geisha well--you did a couple in acrylic didn't you?

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    1. Gatepost productions8 December 2014 at 01:54

      Thanks, Linda. The ones I did in the past were more 'cartoon' than portrait , but they all offer unusual poses and wonderful colours

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  2. Anne Le Maître7 December 2014 at 23:04

    Superbe ! And what a wonderful week-end for you, John. Only colors and quiet...

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    1. Gatepost productions8 December 2014 at 01:55

      merci beaucoup, Anne. I loved the 'fruit' in your last post

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  3. PaintingWrite7 December 2014 at 23:34

    John that look looks amazing already. A very intriguing pose and the creamy tones of her skin look luminous already at this stage.

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    1. Gatepost productions8 December 2014 at 01:57

      Thanks, Nic. I really enjoyed your seascapes of the most Northern point in Scotland

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  4. Journeyman8 December 2014 at 01:05

    This time last year we had a live session with a Geisha in the Theatre John, it was a prelude to the film “The Artist and the Model”. Walking through Cardigan and Fishguard with a Geisha in full regalia was an interesting experience :).

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    1. Gatepost productions8 December 2014 at 01:52

      I know what you mean, David. my youngest son married a Japanese girl in Tokyo (It's their Silver Wedding Anniversary next year) Most of the guests were in traditional dress - it was wonderful

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  5. Autumn Leaves8 December 2014 at 04:27

    Nice work, John!

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  6. hmuxo8 December 2014 at 05:32

    This is truly beautiful, John! LOVE her expression and gorgeous colors... I'm looking forward to seeing the finished painting!!

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    1. Gatepost productions9 December 2014 at 07:29

      Glad you approve, Hilda. A lot of rain in NY today (and here)

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  7. Susan8 December 2014 at 14:51

    Love your subject matter and how you have placed her on the canvas. I like to use a sienna toned canvas although a bit lighter than yours. Lovely work, John.

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    1. Gatepost productions9 December 2014 at 07:31

      The photograph posed her for me. The toning of the canvas is still a problem for me. I love the Autumnal hues.

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  8. Judy9 December 2014 at 11:22

    Wonderful work, John, so is the previous one. I love the deep warm colours of this one. It is really fascinating to follow your progress!

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  9. Gatepost productions10 December 2014 at 06:32

    Thank you, Judy. I seem to default to the earth pigments

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