My first oil portrait
 

I'm thinking of calling this one "Gridiron Guts & Glory." What do you think?

Remember, this is the "Unveilings" section - so no critiques here :) .

Oil on canvasboard, 11 X 14.

Oh, I forgot to mention, I did this painting in 1970 - I was 12 years old then :) . It was my first painting ever, and (of course) it was a portrait!... sort of. I had completely forgotten that I had even done this painting

David,
This one was fun to see. As they say, " You have come a long way man".

Hi David--What a fun story and how neat to rediscover your first painting effort!

I'd love to see your 'Buddhist Nun. . .' but no image is showing for it, at least on my monitor :bewildere . . .

David, I am just knocked out by your Buddist Nun. It is fantastic. Promise me you will enter this one in contest after contest, it is a real winner.

I don't know what else to say to a first-time oil painter, but I might go slit my throat with my palette knife.

David - Im going to have to disagree with Linda. Please dont enter this in any competitions I am entering.

Holy moley. Im blown away.

Oh, David!



I'm speechless........

Jean

Oooooh David. . . I see her now. Positively gorgeous!!! You've given her such dignity, character and warmth. She glows. Absolutely stunning.

Well, David, you have inspired me again. This time I am inspired to put all of my paintings behind needlework so no one can see them.

You rock.

Very beautiful David, I like the values in both portraits.