University President
 

This portrait was actually started about a year and a half ago, but the project moved slowly. The gentleman is the president of a local university.

Here are a few closeups and a picture with him.

WONDERFUL! GREAT WORK!
Congratulations Julie!
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Julie,

Big congratulations, Julie, on a fine portrait! I don't know whether you had a chance to do any painting from life, but his face has a mobility and expressiveness that does not come straight from a photo.

That's a nice unveiling photo, too.

Thanks, Debra and Alex. No, I didn't have the opportunity to paint from life because he is a very busy man.

Congratulations, Julie. It turned out fabulous. I too, just love the presentation photo, it really shows off the painting and you can REALLy see the likeness.

Thanks, Patty!

Congratulations Julie. You did a great job with this one. I can see you getting many more commissions from this - if people get a chance to see this painting.

-D

Julie,
It's a fine portrait, I also like the color sceme with blue in many variations.

Thanks, David and Alan-

The portrait is hanging in the university library, and will be there for a large Christmas party that includes many supporters, so one can only hope. I have permission to put out my business cards at that time.

Alan, I now have two university commissions completed, both in blue, one male, one female. They should look nice facing each other in a portfolio!

Julie, you rock! Your development continues to astound me. A pro job that any portrait artist would be proud to include in their portfolio.

Thanks so much, Marvin! Your encouragement and the encouragement of the other artists on this forum means so much. As you may have noticed, the color palette for the skin tones of this painting is based on your system.

Well Done
 

What a great job Julie. Wow haven't you progressed over the last year.

You should be very proud of this achievement. Well Done!
Ngaire

Thanks, Ngaire!

Julie, after looking at this painting and also those on your website, I am blown away with the edge treatments that you use in your paintings. Your technique gives a 'real' look to the person that you are painting. Nice depth in your paintings as well. Congratulations.

Thanks, Celeste!

Well done, Julie! A great accomplishment, and perfect capture. Congratulations!

Garth

Julie! wow! What outstanding work!

Thanks, Garth and Mara,

I learned a lot while working on it.