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Old 10-14-2006, 08:16 PM   #1
Alexandra Tyng Alexandra Tyng is offline
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Mike, I'm awfully glad you think it was a triumph in any way. While I was painting him, I literally felt as though I were bringing him to life, but in the role of creator, which was strange, since he created me. There was a definite element of frustration that I could only go so far; i.e. I could only make him lifelike, not truly alive. Mike, I admit it's strange seeing our faces side-by-side!

Ilaria, the awe is mutual.
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Old 10-14-2006, 08:29 PM   #2
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Garth,

Thank you so much! Actually my brother showed his film and talked about it at the conference, and my mother gave a talk, so the conference was a true family event.

Here are a few photos:

1) That's me with the Mayor of Kuressaare, presenting me with a gift, a beautiful drawing of the castle.

2) Yours truly with my daughter and mother at the unveiling.

3) At the castle entrance. Most of the receptions were held in the castle hall.
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Old 10-14-2006, 08:38 PM   #3
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Fascinating triangles !
Congratulations, this is beautiful!
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Old 10-14-2006, 09:00 PM   #4
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Thanks, Marina! Yes, there were a lot of triangles. I especially like the interplay between the ones made by his white shirt and the triangles in the upper windows on the left-hand side of the painting. It was fun playing with them.
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Old 10-14-2006, 09:02 PM   #5
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Alexandra,

What a wonderful experience to be able to celebrate your father's life, both privately through painting him and on such an international scale. The painting is beautiful!

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I literally felt as though I were bringing him to life, but in the role of creator
I found this remark rather interesting. Last year my father in law passed away and I did a portrait of him for my husband, while he went back home to be with his mom. Doing this posthumous painting was the most difficult thing I have ever done. I cried just about every 5 minutes into working on the painting. I felt like the more form he developed the more he seemed to come alive, which made it more difficult for me to deal with his loss. I applaud your courage and determination to get your dad's painting done in such a short time and with such great success.
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Old 10-14-2006, 09:06 PM   #6
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I felt like the more form he developed the more he seemed to come alive, which made it more difficult for me to deal with his loss.
You expressed it so well, Enzie--that's exactly how I felt.
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Old 10-14-2006, 11:38 PM   #7
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The unsung legacies of portrait artists

Seeing this thread's contributions, the emotions that run through it especially from Enzie, got me thinking about my own portrait projects.
I don't know how many people think of us as "Legacy Whisperers" (permit me to coin the phrase from the TV show Ghost Whisperers")
I mean, people may take it for granted that portrait work for the living, is about its beauty and its uniqueness.

But it's the posthumous ones that remind us, each portrait carries an undying charisma and emotion that can help portrait commissioners, to deliver their message to their future generations, be it from their own family or from the community.

I believe we should be deeply proud that we're born to have this gift to do this for others.
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Old 10-15-2006, 02:12 AM   #8
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Seeing this thread's contributions, the emotions that run through it especially from Enzie, got me thinking about my own portrait projects.
I don't know how many people think of us as "Legacy Whisperers" (permit me to coin the phrase from the TV show Ghost Whisperers")
I mean, people may take it for granted that portrait work for the living, is about its beauty and its uniqueness.

But it's the posthumous ones that remind us, each portrait carries an undying charisma and emotion that can help portrait commissioners, to deliver their message to their future generations, be it from their own family or from the community.

I believe we should be deeply proud that we're born to have this gift to do this for others.
A great quote is born. ^^^^^^

Thanks Marcus! I should print and frame that.

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Old 10-15-2006, 05:35 AM   #9
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hmm...maybe i should get Hallmark cards to print it for "Inspiring Sad Portrait Artists" series of cards...LOL!
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Old 10-15-2006, 01:41 PM   #10
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Alex what can I say except a job well done. Still, I'm sure it was not "just" a commission. We see our parents as eternal and true enough they are always with us. When they pass and sleep, until that day of resurrection, we see them in our character, our brothers character our sisters character. Sometimes in a building or two. A glimpse a moment that reminds us of that special or sometimes not so special moment. We see them in our mind's eye for he/she made a impression on us.

I hope that this painting of your late father brought fond memories. Keep on painting Alex for each one of us, I am sure, appreciates who you are and who you are is a part of your father. Thank you for sharing him with us.

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