Admiral

Virginia Branch · 11-27-2005, 11:35 AM

I really like the way you handled the angles with the flags, building and floor keeping the focus on the Admiral. I am assuming it is done in oil?

Very well done portrait.

Kimberly Dow · 11-28-2005, 12:19 AM

Tom,

Congratulations on another wonderful portrait. I especially love his pleasant expression!

Tom Edgerton · 11-28-2005, 09:10 AM

Thanks, y'all, for these good words.

Alexandra--The value plan is driven by mood, yes, but intentional, too, as I wanted a higher than usual background key to merge with the whites so they wouldn't take over. Also wanted a heavy shadow side to the head against the sky to balance all of the darker values around the middle of the canvas, hence this lighting. Glad you like it.

Chris--Thanks...will do ASAP.

Linda--A lot of the architecture there is pretty fortress-like, and relentlessly mid-century geometric...I had to gulp when I saw it. (But hey, I'm a mid-century guy!) Thanks so much for the words about capturing spirit as I know this is equally important to you in your work. I hope my striving for this overcomes any deficiencies in technique.

Cynthia--Thanks! This was an SOG contact.

Linda--It's 33x44, with a nine-inch head (to the chin).

Virginia--Thanks...This was the most complicated of the requested concepts. It's a specific place at the College, and there was a lot to juggle. It is an oil portrait. I'm not above using compositional elements to say " HEY, LOOK HERE!"

Kim--Thanks... I admire Rembrandt (!), but I usually end up liking my subjects, so the attitude finally reflects more Frans Hals, maybe? If only!

Best to all--TE

Tom Edgerton · 11-28-2005, 10:09 AM

Chris--

As requested....

Michele Rushworth · 11-29-2005, 10:44 AM

A wonderful portrait, Tom. I like how well you've integrated the background with the subject, and I also enjoy seeing what has become your signature style: pleasant expressions on the subjects. Congratulations!

Janet Kimantas · 11-29-2005, 08:27 PM

To me, this looks like a lovely portrait of a good, decent man. Well done.

Tom Edgerton · 12-01-2005, 10:17 AM

Thanks again to all!

Garth Herrick · 12-01-2005, 11:34 AM

Tom,

Congratulations! What an excellent, perfect portrait. I love how the Admiral gives full attention to his audience, and yet by his slight turn he ties into all the supporting perspective depth behind him. That is brilliant!

Garth