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03-24-2007, 11:01 AM
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Location: Dallas, TX
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Here's the last one as well:
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03-24-2007, 02:21 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Location: Gainesville, GA
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Strong and arresting. I love the bold constrasts. One really gets a feel for this lady's personality. Wonderful brushwork too. So - when are you entering it into a contest?
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03-24-2007, 03:18 PM
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Location: Laguna Hills, CA
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Jonathon, all the attributes you have given to her are apparent in this piece. I like it a lot as well and find it a captivating portrait.
I also love the blouse she is wearing and how that material gives an added dimension, without distracting from her face. It is interesting to see that when you squint the garment and background merge into total darkness, making the portrait into a bust! Genius!
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03-25-2007, 12:20 PM
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SOG Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Location: Portland, OR
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Adding my standing applause for this painting. It is wonderful and will make a very strong addition to your portfolio!
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03-28-2007, 11:03 AM
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Location: Seattle, WA
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This is such a terrific painting. You wrote that you created this to build your portfolio. You're going to make a huge splash in the portrait market!
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04-01-2007, 10:45 PM
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SOG Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: Southboro, MA
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Jonathan -- this painting has such impact! Really impressive how strongly you've conveyed her strength of character -- a terrific addition to your portfolio!
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04-03-2007, 05:00 PM
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'02 Finalist, PSA
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Location: Greensboro, NC
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This is just fabulous...
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04-04-2007, 08:54 AM
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Juried Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Location: Gainesville, GA
Posts: 1,298
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Go for it!
Jonathan,
Why not give the competitions a try? This is a great piece and I think you will be pleased with the results if you enter. Maybe one regional portrait society, one national....
I wouldn't bother with general art society competitions unless the juror shows a prejudice towards realistic art and portraits specifically. Portraits have made a good showing lately in general exhibitions, but if you want good feedback for a portrait, enter a portrait competition. Better yet, enter several!
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04-07-2007, 01:36 AM
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Juried Member
FT Professional
Joined: Jan 2005
Location: Port Orchard, WA
Posts: 208
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Wow those eyes just drive you in! Such dimension. Lovely painting.
Dianne
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06-08-2007, 01:45 AM
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Juried Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 192
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I agree with everyone's comments, a real prizewinner.
I can see her shining at competitions, she would dominate the room!
Very dramatic.
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