 |
09-21-2004, 07:43 AM
|
#1
|
|
Approved Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,730
|
Michele,
If you are painting the gentleman at any time from life, I would suggest using the hands on approach for measurements to insure accuracy.
Chris,
I had that same corset made (unfortunately not for me) in pale celadon green. Delicious!
Actually girls, I WAS thinking of having one made for me for special occasions. After all Jane Fonda wore one even when she was over 60. Everybody wore them at the turn of the century, even the old croakers. After pricing Prada et. al a custom made corset is a bargain. It would fit better than something off the rack and you could have a skirt made to match at the fraction of the cost of designer duds. Have you seen the runway fashions for the last few years, corsets, corsets, corsets!
|
|
|
|
|
09-21-2004, 09:13 AM
|
#2
|
|
PAINTING PORTRAITS
FROM LIFE MODERATOR
FT Professional
Joined: Nov 2001
Location: Loveland, CO
Posts: 846
|
Can boys play here too?
Bill Whitaker likes to quip that he has more dresses than his wife does!
I find it interesting that I have a new found interest in clothing for both men and women and am constantly in search of cool drapes, clothes and props for paintings. I have a growing collection of drapes, scarves, dresses, puffy shirts, swords, chairs, vases, etc.
I recently found a lady friend of my wife who had several Kimonos direct from Japan. She loaned them to us and I got a wonderful model to sit for a couple of hours of sketching and photos.
|
|
|
|
|
09-21-2004, 09:32 AM
|
#3
|
|
CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR
SOG Member
FT Professional
Joined: Jul 2001
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 3,460
|
What a gorgeous photo, Michael. Will we be seeing a portrait based on this any time soon, in the unveiling section?
|
|
|
|
|
09-21-2004, 09:45 AM
|
#4
|
|
PAINTING PORTRAITS
FROM LIFE MODERATOR
FT Professional
Joined: Nov 2001
Location: Loveland, CO
Posts: 846
|
Well, not too soon Michele. I have two big commissions I am working right now and they will take me into next year.
So many paintings, so little time... 
|
|
|
|
|
09-21-2004, 09:54 AM
|
#5
|
|
CAFE & BUSINESS MODERATOR
SOG Member
FT Professional
Joined: Jul 2001
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 3,460
|
Can you tell us about those? Do they involve some of your interesting old costumes and props? They must be big and or elaborate paintings, to keep you busy for months.
|
|
|
|
|
09-21-2004, 12:05 PM
|
#6
|
|
Juried Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,734
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Sharon Knettell
Actually girls, I WAS thinking of having one made for me for special occasions.
|
Let's all get them and wear them at the next PSA convention.
Sharon, as I clicked through the corset site, awash with self-pity and lower lip trembling, I realized to my horror that I have never worn anything strapless in my life. As I say to my clients, don't wait until you becomes better looking to do anything! Things generally just get worse. It is also not a good idea, at least in my case, to wait until you become more sophisticated.
On the other hand I think I would look swell dressed up as a British sea captain.
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing this Topic: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Topic Tools |
Search this Topic |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Hybrid Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:34 PM.
|
