Is this too much?

Elizabeth Schott · 04-05-2005, 08:17 PM

Jean,

I think we should defer this one to Jimmie with those tattoo's!

I personally think that the third pose is the only one that would be considered a "body builder" since he isn't "pumped up" in the other ones.

This just might be the posted image, but it looks like you might be losing some detail in those highlight and shadow areas, you can adjust that though. How about the background?

Jean Kelly · 04-05-2005, 09:14 PM

No Way, I want those tatoos for myself. We decided not to have him all pumped up for this one. Maybe if I photograph him again.

Disregard the background, I will put a background in like the other young man I just painted, high energy but in the background. I wasn't prepared for this shoot, because he just stopped in for a few minutes. I had to nail him down for this, he only gave me 12 shots as it is before he got bored.

Maybe it would be more fun to paint him with bulging veins and cuts; I like the third one too. I'll talk to him about it. Is this over the edge though?

Jean

Chris Saper · 04-05-2005, 09:46 PM

Wow, Jean.

The third is the painting! You have a compelling composition and a great light/shadow pattern. Regarding the background, I think it's perfect. I mean perfect. The shapes will add interest and context. I know you will paint a really wonderful painting. Just watch for tangents along the way.

PS You want to talk tattoos- I got mine in New Berlin Wisconsin in 1968

Chris Saper · 04-05-2005, 09:48 PM

PS I'd like to paint this guy myself!

Elizabeth Schott · 04-05-2005, 10:04 PM

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PS You want to talk tattoos- I got mine in New Berlin Wisconsin in 1968

OK, that's a tease... let's hear the details!

Jean, sorry I didn't mean Jimmie should paint this, but help you pick your reference - don't you dare give it away!

With much affection ...I refer to these works as "the pool boy"!

Jean Kelly · 04-05-2005, 11:38 PM

I was planning on getting a tat on my 50th birthday but chickened out. That's my big tattoo story, now lets hear yours, Chris!

The third one it is, but are you sure about the background? I mean that plant is dying and that awful portrait of my husband that I did a million years ago. I'll think on it and see how I feel in the morning. If everything were really toned down it might be okay and I could perform CPR on the plant.

Beth, this did remind me of your "Painter". Is he part of a "pool boy" series??

Well, this will be fun. I love the arm tattoo.

Jean

Kimberly Dow · 04-05-2005, 11:39 PM

I agree with Chris - paint that third one!

If she meant the background as it is is perfect, then I disagree on that. Just a simple plain background...maybe a real dark color and that's it.

Chris - you got your tattoo the year I was born! I got mine 18 years later..... mine is a paint palette with brushes through the thumb-hole (and its tiny and hidden) - so fess up about yours...?

Chris Saper · 04-06-2005, 12:07 PM

Ah well, I actually do like the background as is - sans the staircase. You can paint the plant as if it were living. A simple dark background would also be an excellent option.

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Chris - you got your tattoo the year I was born!

How do you know I didn't get mine the year I was born?

Jimmie Arroyo · 04-05-2005, 11:44 PM

Hey Jean, I heard Beth mention my name. This is my input regarding the tattoos. First, hats off to the artists who worked on his right arm.

His tattoos are several sittings, hours upon hours of work. He looks way too young to have a faded tattoo on his chest. It'll fight with the newer one, and give it the appearance of a jailhouse or kitchen job. I think it'll help with the proud feeling by bringing it back to life. It may also signify an important part of his life, so I guess you should ask him if you could take the liberty of 'fixing' it for him.

There's just something about the expression not fitting in for me. It's just a personal thing, the smirk does'nt feel right with the pose. Then again, I don't like smiles. A more serious expression would give it a different feel. A more serious theme should bring a change of the background tho. Maybe that's what you're looking for, a more playful appearance. If so, I'll be quiet.

If you're looking for a young (ok, I'm slightly older), cute (ok, I'm not that either) tattooed (that I am!) model,...............................just kidding. I do plan on getting more work done within the next two weeks, chest and ribs, only if I can take the pain.

Chris, let's see yours!

Kimberly Dow · 04-05-2005, 11:51 PM

Jimmie - I wish I had known you when I got my tattoo. The bottom of the brushes poking through the thumb-hole do not match up to the top of the brushes. The guy drew them crooked.