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Lovely model, elegant woman.

24 x 18 oil.

"Lovely model, elegant woman."

Indeed, Chris. This woman appears to have this awesome pure soul. She is absolutely radiating with an honest beauty that's captivating.

And once again, your palette just makes this portrait vibrate.

~Geary

No words, I just loved it!

Dear Chris:

I experienced a d

Chris,

I loved the shawl as a beautiful counterpoint to her caramel skin. Just lovely.

The shadows on her face are stunning. I, along with others, would love a closeup of the face and shawl (around the elbow area) please.

Chris,

This is truly lovely and elegant. I love the color harmonies.

Garth

Lovely model, elegant woman, BEAUTIFUL painting.

This is simple and gorgeous! I'd like to see some close ups as well.

Beautiful
 

Yet another lovely piece. I always know I'll see a winner when you post, Chris.

Chris your oils have just come full circle - I didn't think anything would compare to your pastels, but now I see why Bill Whitaker calls you his "teacher's pet". I love it!

Chris, thank you for showing. It

Such a satisfying piece to just sit and look at for a while. I'm loving the warm transitional areas in the face. It's really interesting how this resonates with a similar palette in the shawl pattern.

You've just gotta enter this one in some juried events, it's just so pleasing to the eye. Fantastic, Chris!

Beautiful Chris!
(and please post some closeups so we can see all that beautiful color! :sunnysmil )

You are all so very sweet, thanks!

Here are some close-ups - I don't know if this the elbow you referred to, Jimmie - the shawl is really pretty loose.

In the face detail, that luscious red in the lower lip is www.studioproducts.com Pyrrolo Red ( $42/tube, and worth every penny) I am VERY stingy with this paint, and pull it out for special occasions, like moiuths.

Scott, Yes the shawl - it's actually a piece of fabric that I bought in both white and brown, and I used the brown piece, of course to wrap Alexandra..

This is beautiful, Chris.

Another one I will be coming back to often.

The first time I saw this my mind added details, long silky fringe on the shawl, her other hand, and the dress underneath. It doesn't need these, I just find it funny that I can see a whole story; there is such mystery here.

Jean

Chris--

Great physical weight and point of view. Definitely one of my faves of yours.

Best--TE

This is the painting that will get a Ceritficate Award at the 2005 PSA meeting.:)

Congratulations, Chris, this is great news and a wonderful painting!

Yay! Congrats, Chris! Very well deserved.

:) Chris,

I am just SO THRILLED for you. It is a well overdue recognition of a talented and generous artist!

Hearty congratulations!

Amen and amen. Wonderful news!

See you there--TE

Yea, Chris!
 

YEA, Chris! And now I get to name drop all over Phoenix again...about how I have studied with such famous artists as Chris Saper, Linda Brandon and Bill Whitaker. Now, all I have to do is produce work that makes you proud. (Oh, THAT'S ALL!) Just looking at your painting is a learning experience.
Carol

Congrats, congrats, congrats! You are so deserving of this. This is one of my favorites of your paintings.

Jean

Congratulations, Chris!
This is a BEAUTIFUL painting!!!

Congratulations Chris!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I just found out yesterday about your award. Well I'm not surprised and I'm looking forward to meeting you in D.C.

Garth

Congratulations Chris,

I'm looking forward to seeing this, and meeting you. Way to go.

Hey, thanks everyone!

Janel, you'll only get to see the slide - only the top finalists bring originals :)

See you all soon.

Bummer!!

Congratulations Chris!

Congratulations!

After seeing that close-up I want to order some of that red!