I give you this rose
Oils on 40 x 32 inch canvasWhat does an artist do when he runs out of models?Larger imageMikeyimage of the week - 3.12.6
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Hi Mike, I liked the innocent aura of the subject, his smile, the way he hold the rose. It seems that he is about to court someone
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Thanks Rolfe, there is always hope. I'm doing two more the same size.MIkey
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Splendid expression!As to "What does an artist do when he runs out of models?"my answer is simple,He does himself
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Hi Alex, I think certain good artists I'm aquainted with online got well fed-up with these beautiful women I do. Other women of course. These self portraits have been a tremendous but well worthwhile...
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I'm going to be one of those peeps that balks at the tight crop you before mentioned...you cut the top of his (your) head off! Meh! Aw, you know I'm a fan Mike, no harm no foul. I love the hands more...
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Taiaka,But his arm IS short.I've seen manypriceless museum piecesthat sufferthe same shortcomings.Books have been writand Mikeis on the way to fame
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Thanks Bee and Alex. This is really funny because I showed this on wetcanvas and www.artandartistry.com, the latter also as a WIP. A lot of people didn't like the crop and one guy was concerned about...
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Mike,No problem! lolHowever, it is an interesting situation in art when one MUST modify a stanza from a photograph for it TO LOOK RIGHT. I know you know what I am talking about.
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Alex, your crop certainly gives a strong composition.I usually use photos for strictly practical reasons. However we have to know that even professional photos are often not suitable. I think we still...
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Thanks Quix. Now I've got to see if I can make the hair look better and adjust that arm.Mikey
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