Saturday, December 26, 2009

DSFDF December Challenge 8x8 oil

Wow, this was a tough one. Beard, hat, expression, shadows and well a likeness etc etc. Glad to have it done. Goals for 2010...portraits!

14 comments:

Vern Schwarz said...

Dori, this is a VERY cool painting. I love the way you handled the beard and bold highlights. Beautifully done.

Michelle said...

What an interesting fellow to paint with the hat and beard. Looks fabulous, Dori!

Dana Cooper said...

He looks great Dori, and I agree with Vern, I really like how you handled his beard. Can't wait to see what 2010 will bring!

Edward Burton said...

Great job with the challenge, Dori. I really like the warm glow of the lighting.

Angela Elledge said...

Hello Dori, this is a terrific portrait, I agree with you, a lot of tough things to handle all in one portrait and you've done it all so well. Love the warm palette throughout the painting. I also really like your bold graphic still lifes; very well done!!

Paintings by Irit Bourla said...

Beautifully done!

Riad said...

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Thank you Dori.
I love my portrait,you did a great job
You put nice warm colors and you got the likness.

Dewberry Fine Art said...

Glad you like it Riad. And glad you think I got a likeness. Fun project and great way to meet. I have enjoyed looking at your work.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Yes - a lot of challenges with this one that you met and conquered with great success! I like this a lot - it is beautifully painted.

Camille LaRue Olsen said...

Dori, this is one of my favorites. The colors are so wonderful and it has a great mood about it.

Carol Horzempa said...

What a great job you did on this challenge! Love the rich colors and bold brush strokes! I will be looking forward to seeing more portraits in 2010!

Stephen Parker said...

Hello, Dori.

This is a great entry for the challenge. Your playful style work so well with this interesting looking gentleman.

Congratulations and best of luck in the new year.

dominique eichi said...

wonderful portrait for dsfdf.

jill polsby said...

Hi Dori: Loved your work on Karin Jurick's challenge site. I, too, painted and loved the experience. I have a fun idea and am hoping you'll email me so we can talk. Jill Polsby polsby@yahoo.com