The Godfather
 

This is my latest commission.
18x24 Oil on Linen.

"The Godfather"

Enjoy!

Whew. Terrific work, let's go for close-ups!

My goodness, that is spectacular. I feel like I am having a conversation with him. Yes, close-ups!

WOW, ...echoing Chris and Lisa, close ups please! I LOVE this!

Closeups
 

Thanks for the kind words guys...

Closeups as requested.
Tony

Hey Tony,

This is really quite nice! I love the richness of those blacks and that directional light. Also the poetic looseness of the brushwork which preserves just a bit of mystery about this man.

Garth

Hi Tony,

Awesome, did you work from life? I especially like the lighting.

I shall take to calling you the "Edgemeister".

(Although you may not be old enough to remember the early years of Saturday Night Live. Oh dear I should probably stop posting jokes that only I get. Sigh.)

Beautifully painterly and direct. This is a terrific painting, Tony!

This is wonderful! I love it!

I really like this Tony, he has a wonderful aura. Your technique is perfect for this subject, it's "congruent".

Jean

Rock solid, Tony.

I love the brushwork and atmosphere.

Best--TE

Hi Tony,

Beautiful light. It looks like it

Tony, your last name serves you well, I really like this!
Congratulations, Beth

Thank you everyone for your kind words...

It really helps for encouragement. I am sure everyone knows when you are slaving away in the studio and getting frustrated with yourself it helps to have good criticism as well as the bad...

Thanks again!
Tony

Darn, everyone's already said what I wanted to say. One can never get enough praise and thanks. :thumbsup:

Tony,

I love this painting. It is beautifully painted, simple where it should be simple, focused where it should be focused (but without excess detail, just color and light placed thoughtfully).

Alex

Great
 

Tony, this is a fantastic portrait, I like everything about it.