The basketmaker

[Kimberly Dow]

Let me be the first to say that this is just stunning.

[Terri Ficenec]

Allan, this is just gorgeous! I especially like how you've handled the basket, reeds (with those reds and greens!) and her hands!

[Garth Herrick]

Allan,

As always, how original and refreshing! I love your portraits of ordinary and interesting folks. You are much like a modern Courbet exalting the real everyday treasured people among us. Kudos.

Garth

[Alexandra Tyng]

Allan,

This is magnificent! Now that it is finished I am amazed by the variety of texture, from her soft hair to the velour sweater to the basket! It is all so tactile, but done with an economy of brushstrokes and your superbly expressive style. It makes me want to meet her. I almost feel as though she could be someone I know.

Alex

[Allan Rahbek]

Garth,
Thanks, I believe that every human have a story worth telling and I am going to look for them. Then later in the combination with money shhhhhhhh.

Allan

[Allan Rahbek]

Alex,
I love your brushwork and I will show you mine

Allan

[Claudemir Bonfim]

Great work over again.

[Allan Rahbek]

Originally Posted by Claudemir Bonfim

Great work over again.

Thank you buddy

Allan

[Richard Monro]

Allan,
I first saw this in a picture of your gallery show. This is smashing. I have seen those hands on other hard woking craftspeople like potters and wood workers. My Dad was a craftsman and had those hands. What a great painting!

[Marina Dieul]

Allan,
I used to watch this with interrest in the WIP section, and the result is stunning!
I especially love the details of the basket , the very graceful brushwork and those delicate colours...