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Old 10-21-2003, 12:47 PM
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Hello folks! This is a painting of a little boy named Isaac. he is the brother of the girl I did a portrait of last year named "Abby".
This is 12 X 16" oil on canvas. I tried something a little different for me on this one. I did the background with a palette knife. I have very little experience using a knife for painting so it was kind of fun. I like the texture that I got. I hope you like it. Let me know what you think.

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P. S. I'm cross posting this on the portrait forum as well.

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Old 10-21-2003, 12:55 PM
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Bob, this painting is super. Love it. I think that using the knife on the background is a good counterbalance to the sweetness of the little boy's face.

Well done!
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The sweetest thing!!!!
It's adorable and fresh, and beautiful harmony between the subject and the background.
I was a little surprized of the arrangement, doing a portrait in a landscape format, but it really looks like the painting is holding well the empty space
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Gorgeous!
great light.
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Thumbs up lovely
I like the color scheme very much. I would have liked to see some of that warm color of the background in his shirt. I guess is very subtle and I can't see it well from here.
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This is a wonderful painting.Great job.I like everything about
it! hope to see more of your work~Frank
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I agree, very beautiful.
I would suggest a cast shadow from
the figure maybe...
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Hi, Bob...good to see you

beautiful work

I agree about some connections between the BG and the figure ...maybe a shadow


Lovely detail on the little boy!

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Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment Pam, Gia, Xavier, FOX, Autumn Joy, Adiro and Dana Design. It's really nice to get some feedback. I get really good suggestions about things I haven't noticed which is very helpful. Your comments are very much appreciated!

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