Self portrait (warm)

[Thomasin Dewhurst]

Very nice portrait, Carlos.

[Carlos Ygoa]

Thanks very much Julie, David, Enzie and Thomasin.
Your comments are all very encouraging...

Enzie, I read a quote once of Sorolla saying that he thinks a portrait should be done in one sitting if possible because the sitter grows tired and so does the painter and that shows in the resulting painting...I guess it stuck to my mind while doing this one. I wish I could always do them in 3 hours...(VERY seldom the case).

[Linda Brandon]

Carlos, I think this is a terrific painting. It seems to me that you've managed to combine subtle, natural color with accurate values and a fluid brushiness. Your confidence in your drawing ability really shows here.