Paquerettes after Bouguereau

[KingCrimson]

Hey guys, still doing these, digital, let me know what you think... thanks

[carolkay]

well dear John---- What I think Is so very marvelous.
I wouldnt have a clue or control to do this kind of digital work, and to even be doing a copy study as this.

I dont know how you do it and your very inspiring.

It shows that you have cultivated your talents my man.

And I also know your much more than this artwork !!!!! Bravo.

[KingCrimson]

Dear Carol
I don't have too much of a clue either, just plugging along, trying to make it look like oils. I think this is my 5th one now, still using Gimp & a mouse, tried the pen and couldn't get the hang of it I thought it'd be easier.

Once again, thank you for the kind thoughts, you inspire me!
Forgot to say, x-posted in digital "Painters Alley"

[Brant]

Very nice! Looks like real oil painting.

[kevinwueste]

looks great! the teeth.. a bit too modeled ? anyway, it's really nice!

kw

[bethanyt]

^ what he said... and it is a really accomplished work!

[lovin art]

Yo , you got it .... going on here , Rockin away !!!!...I think the only thing that makes me wonder John about this work is ~..if maybe the tone is little to pinky , just a ob from looking at so much of his flesh tone in the past ...

Beautiful eyes ....!!!

[KingCrimson]

Brant,thanks, that is my aim


Kevin, good eye as always! Just looked at my ref, and they could have been shadowed more. Thanks for looking, I appreciate your crits.

Bethany, thank you too!

Hi Sandra, you know, I looked again, and it's pretty close, But I did punch up those two little pink spots on her cheeks by mistake, but I liked them so I left it. Good eye!
Think Bougie would mind? I'm glad you like the eyes, I spend more time on those than anything.

If anybody wants, I could post the ref I was working from, might make it easier to compare?

Thanks again guys!

[AmritS]

You know, I often click on the links on wet canvas and see good work, but every so often I am truely wowed. Yes there are great artists with a lot of talent, but this to me has a resonating heartbeat of it's own. Truly truly incredible. Thank you for sharing.

When I read you did this with a mouse I was left flabbergasted. Amazing.

[KingCrimson]

Amrit, your words humble me, makes all the hours I put into it worthwhile. Thank you so much!

[Susan G.]

John, this is truly masterful. You have captured the look of Bougerau's era brilliantly.

[crafor]

Very nice. I like the pink on the cheeks, too. When my daughter was little, her cheeks became bright pink when she was tired.
Crafor

[KingCrimson]

Susan, thank you for the kind words! Now, if only it was in oils...

Crafor, thanks, happy you like it. In this case, I think I was tired when I painted the cheeks, but I like them too.

[dustonpaper]

Good work John ! If I didn't know I could easily mistake your works with photos of the original. Still amazed you do these with a mouse ! I bet when you switch back to oil paint you will have gained greatly from these studies, without spending a single buck on equipment and without having to clean up brushes and stuff. Keep them coming.

[lovin art]

Originally Posted by KingCrimson

Now, if only it was in oils...

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Is It in Oils John .... only digi... its a grand work be proud ! the Man himself would be flattered would he not at all us budding artists rendering his work over and over !... I figure there came a time when I stopped looking at him as a artist I want to emulate , but now more as an inspiration to me as I make my own way ... i ALWAYS enjoy talking to you John thankyou ~