New Portrait
Update:
Here is the finished piece, which will be added to the Fan Submissions section with the next art update. I am adding it here because according to Dennis, the next art update probably won't be until January. Thanks again for all of your previous comments, they are much appreciated!
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"Chuck" October 7, 2007
pastel on paper
9 x 11"
Oringinal:
I just mostly finished this portrait of Chuck a few minutes ago. There are still a few minor details to tweek, but not much I don't think. I will post it to the other Fan Submissions after I get a chance to get a good photo during the day with a tripod and all that fanciness.
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/1503216700_0cf15083b7.jpg[/IMG]
The colors are a bit off because of the lighting, but its pretty close.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
[QUOTE=Smartazboy;1053391]Wow, you got skills.[/QUOTE]
why thank ya Frank. Did I tell you that you are my hero for the day because of the kitty secrets? cause you are.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
Thanks, but I like to consider myself a hero everyday. You should too. And its not a lame reason like because I work for the police. No, its just because I'm that damn rad.
Wow thats really good. You do got the skillzzz.
[QUOTE=Spike;1053409]Awes!
I know that's understating things a little.[/QUOTE]
only because you forgot the second half of the word.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
ome!
Wow, that is quite great.
Or, following the trend: Spect!
wow!
I am in awe. True.
That is fucking ace SD. Magnif!
Effing A! I'm a fan! You really proved what you said that day on chat, didn't you? 
That you'd make one better than the ones made before 
*bows down and gives Des a tribal solute*
That's brilliant SD, you are really talented.
You are a bad ass.
This signature does not quote anything. Evar.
That's really impressive. Great work SD!
Its great Des. Im in awe of it. It really is great.
It almost seems that he is looking at you...
you are gifted my dear.
Im not worthy, Im not worthy!
Wow. Impressive work. Is that dry pastel you're working with?
Get on over to my website, young'un! www.subvertfromwithinrecords.blogspot.com
acular and ificent!
For serious. I'm always really impressed with the way painters do shadowing. It's my favorite part of a work, this included...
beautiful!!
the fellows at SCAD would be so proud!!!
me likey alot.
thanks everyone, you make me grin.
and Caligula, yes, it is dry pastel.
I guess I should have mentioned that.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
that is [I]insanely[/I] good. how long does a portrait like that take you to do?
I think that one was about 12 hours.
usually I work a bit larger and do a full bust, so I spend about 15-20 on one.
Also, I am a perfectionist, so I've been known to spend 30+ hours on one piece, even more in other media.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
[QUOTE=happy_hooker;1053618]beautiful!!
the fellows at SCAD would be so proud!!!
me likey alot.[/QUOTE]
Actually, its sad, but most of the folks I went to school with have very little appretiation/respect for representational art. Everyone wanted to do the next new cool super innovative never been done before thing, which is, of course, impossible.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
.jpg "PHiN's picture")
Wow, that's very good. Great work!
[QUOTE=ScribblingDes;1053866]Actually, its sad, but most of the folks I went to school with have very little appretiation/respect for representational art. Everyone wanted to do the next new cool super innovative never been done before thing, which is, of course, impossible.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, the art-school world is definitely lined up against representational work. One of the texts that I have to teach from refers to representational art as "Imitationalism." How's that for bias?
Get on over to my website, young'un! www.subvertfromwithinrecords.blogspot.com
[QUOTE=Caligula7;1054108]Yeah, the art-school world is definitely lined up against representational work. One of the texts that I have to teach from refers to representational art as "Imitationalism." How's that for bias?[/QUOTE]
1) [RANT] Are you serious?! I could understand if it said, "and imitation of life," i guess... but that definition just means that all of the old masters are only masters of imitation and nothing more. I can't stand it when young artists think that they don't need to learn how to draw from life because they paint abstractly or whatever reason; most painting and drawing professors will tell you that in order to create any type of art, and understanding of traditional painting and drawing is necessary. I could go on forever about this, but I won't. [/RANT]
2) What book is this?
3) You should find another book.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
That is one kick ass portrait! Good job!
Thats the tits! Send it to Chuck.
I'd like you to tell me that you are a false prophet and that God is a superstition.
[QUOTE=Masochism;1054481]Thats the tits! Send it to Chuck.[/QUOTE]
thanks
I'll make sure it gets to Chuck via Dennis when I get the daylight shot.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
oh moh gawd.
do me one day?
oh, and paint me too?
[QUOTE=morning_alcoholic;1054486]:O
oh moh gawd.
do me one day?
oh, and paint me too?[/QUOTE]
lawl.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
This is the final product, I'm about to send it to Dennis
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/1517872938_e2de5daa53.jpg[/IMG]
The shirt is a little blue in the pic, but what can ya do?
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
[QUOTE=ScribblingDes;1054181]1) [RANT] Are you serious?! I could understand if it said, "and imitation of life," i guess... but that definition just means that all of the old masters are only masters of imitation and nothing more. I can't stand it when young artists think that they don't need to learn how to draw from life because they paint abstractly or whatever reason; most painting and drawing professors will tell you that in order to create any type of art, and understanding of traditional painting and drawing is necessary. I could go on forever about this, but I won't. [/RANT]
2) What book is this?
3) You should find another book.[/QUOTE]
It's the newest edition of [I]ArtTalk[/I]. The high-school art text that our system just adopted. With a name like that, I'm sure you can tell that the book is shit. In theory, they are saying that representational work is "imitating life and objects from the real world." But still, it's not hard to pick up the underlying condescension.
I actually work primarily in an abstract format. But, unlike a lot of my peers, I also have a great appreciation for representational work, especially work that deals with the human figure. Ingres, Sargent, Schiele, and Klimt are some of my big faves. And I agree that it is impossible to do good abstraction without also possessing the ability to work with form, structure, and optical color.
Get on over to my website, young'un! www.subvertfromwithinrecords.blogspot.com
[QUOTE=Caligula7;1054906]It's the newest edition of [I]ArtTalk[/I]. The high-school art text that our system just adopted. With a name like that, I'm sure you can tell that the book is shit. In theory, they are saying that representational work is "imitating life and objects from the real world." But still, it's not hard to pick up the underlying condescension.
I actually work primarily in an abstract format. But, unlike a lot of my peers, I also have a great appreciation for representational work, especially work that deals with the human figure. Ingres, Sargent, Schiele, and Klimt are some of my big faves. And I agree that it is impossible to do good abstraction without also possessing the ability to work with form, structure, and optical color.[/QUOTE]
I suppose, in context, that the word "imitating" isn't all that bad, but yes, the underlying condescension is obvious.
I enjoy hearing that abstract artists appreciate representational work, it got so sick of the stubborn students in school who thought they were above it. And the discussions in art history classes about whether or not portraiture is a valid art form, blah blah blah. Some many people these days only appreciate the "meaning" of a work and have little appreciation for rendering and technique. I dealt with a lot of that, considering 99% of my work is focused on the human form. You named some great artists, Sargent is probably one of my top five, but I am more partial to the old masters, especially Rubens.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
Will you do a portrait of me nude if i send you a photo,also my fav artist is Francis Bacon he was a genius his work is so powerful.
"Workers of the world unite!"
Karl Marx
Damn, if there was a button to push for 'more than admire,' I'd push it for you.
I make my living as a supposed 'production' artist (aka 'graphic designer' aka 'typsetter'), which is supposedly in the graphic arts. But I can't draw a stick figure. That is awesome, I wish I could do that.
When we call soccer 'football' the terrorists have won.
Fantastic job, very cool. Thanks for sharing, impressive.
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Leckie- lemme think about that
chix- aw you make me blush!
wicker- thanks.
I just got an e-mail back from dennis. He says it will definately go up in the next big art u pdate.... which may not be until January.... .. . Yeah, thats quite some time...
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
Little birdie tells me the whole site will be getting an overhaul in January.
[QUOTE=corellion;1055771]Little birdie tells me the whole site will be getting an overhaul in January.[/QUOTE]
Your birds are liars.
You paint (pastel?) beautifully. If I could draw an [I]ear[/I] like that, I'd probably say it was the best thing I’d ever done in my life artwise. I would laminate it and whip it out to *wow* people when the conversation got slow.
“Yeah, congratulations on the baby! But who cares? Look at this ear! I know. It’s gorgeous, but what can I say? I’m talented.”
You should TOTALLY do that ^
Fine work there.
What are you going to do with the actual piece?
really nice des, i outta do a picture of that bitch but i'm trying to break outta the celebrity portraiture rut i've been in.
[QUOTE=morey;1059176]really nice des, i outta do a picture of that bitch but i'm trying to break outta the celebrity portraiture rut i've been in.[/QUOTE]
You should do one of him sitting on the toilet reading Vanity Fair or something.
[QUOTE=nathaniel parker;1059174]Fine work there.
What are you going to do with the actual piece?[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure... I doubt there is anyone around here that would want to buy it. I was thinking of maybe putting it on ebay, but I don't know if anyone is fanatical enough to pay what I would like for it. So, I guess it will just end up in the stack of work I have that I will never get around to selling.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
[QUOTE=morey;1059176]really nice des, i outta do a picture of that bitch but i'm trying to break outta the celebrity portraiture rut i've been in.[/QUOTE]
Well aren't we supposed to be doing a portrait swap?! Get to it! And send me your picture so I can get started too.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
Will you paint me naked yes or no,i need to no.
"Workers of the world unite!"
Karl Marx
[QUOTE=LECKIE;1059212]Will you paint me naked yes or no,i need to no.[/QUOTE]
depends on how much you are willing to pay me.
"I'm glad I live in the GPS era. In a different century, I would've set off to visit the other side of the village and wandered off into the mountains and been eaten by a carnivorous plant. Or discovered the Americas."
-LaJessica
[QUOTE=ScribblingDes;1059218]depends on how much you are willing to pay me.[/QUOTE]
A lot.
"Workers of the world unite!"
Karl Marx
Wow, you got skills.