Anna Klimt - new WIP

AndyfromVienna · #1 05-24-2004, 04:43 PM

hey friends,

another portrait in progress, for Anna Klimt, 5 yrs old. i took the photo in the studio, am not trying to paint it in acrylics, will probably finish in oil, but dont know yet how .... *LOL*

any advice?

*huuuuuugs*

Andy

Alison Jardine · #2 05-24-2004, 06:27 PM

hmmm....well, this already has a naive style to it, which you could keep, and keep the simplicity of this, which well reflects the naivity and simplicity of a 5 year old (well, SOME 5 year olds!)

keep the shadows and shading to a minimum, make her hair a design-like element, with strands, and you'd have something naive and japanese-styled.

....or not!!!

just my whimsy...

Ali

it'sALLart · #3 05-24-2004, 06:48 PM

color me confused...

you've posted this in acrylics but you "are not trying to paint it in acrylics"....

so... what is the story?

I think it's grand so far, and could only get better... no matter what it's done in...

keep going!

AndyfromVienna · #4 05-24-2004, 07:07 PM

no, the sentence was gonna be: i am now trying to paint it in acrylics ...... it is an underpainting so far, im doing it in old masters style from dark to light .....

+hugs+

Andy

AndyfromVienna · #5 05-27-2004, 08:15 PM

hey friends,

im sharing the next step, i am adding the lighter skintones now and did some work on the puppet in her arm......

i hope youare all having a wonderful time with your art!

*hugs*

Andy

http://www.wasserfarben.at

Bioartist · #6 05-28-2004, 05:42 AM

where the puppet come from?????
However, it looks more like another child, only it looks like a reflection so far.
Otherwise, so far, so good. Please show the next stage when you get to it.
Stacey

AndyfromVienna · #7 06-06-2004, 05:44 AM

hey freinds,

posting new stage of Anna .... did some more work on the puppet and Anna's face. im always painting from darkest to light .....

i enjoy reading all the posts in this forum .....

*hugs*

Andy

http://www.wasserfarben.at

odge · #8 06-06-2004, 06:34 AM

Hi Andy,

I think you are doing really well with this, but to me, she seems older than five. I would place her around 12. I'm not sure why, perhaps her features seem too developed for a five year old.

Anyway, it's really interesting seeing this develop and things emerging from the darkness.

Jo

AndyfromVienna · #9 06-06-2004, 07:59 AM

hi Jo,

yes, youre definitely right, she looks much more mature than a 5 yo ... this is one of the reasons i got so eager to paint her ...... and she also acts and talks very much like a grown-up already, which always amazes me ... it is like being opposite a "small grown up" .....

she is one heir to the famous Gustav Klimt family (the painter).

im working on several paintings at one time so it always takes time with next stages ....

im very glad you like what ive done so far!

*cheers*

Andy

Quote:

Originally Posted by odge

Hi Andy,

I think you are doing really well with this, but to me, she seems older than five. I would place her around 12. I'm not sure why, perhaps her features seem too developed for a five year old.

Anyway, it's really interesting seeing this develop and things emerging from the darkness.

Jo

VeldaJ · #10 06-06-2004, 06:54 PM

It's looking good, Andy and I'm enjoying seeing it pass through the WIP.

AndyfromVienna · #11 06-10-2004, 07:04 AM

hey friends,

have been doing some work on the puppet, i dont have much time to spend on this one for im working on the paintings for my next show, but every now and then i spend an hour on this one, ill keep you posted!

*hugs*

Andy

http://www.wasserfarben.at

HRH Goldie · #12 06-10-2004, 10:18 AM

Hi Andy,
The name 'Klimt' drew me to this wip as I was just looking at Gustavs work online the other day.
My comments for what they're worth

the child has a doll like quality to her - I don't know if this is intentional or not because it isn't so noticeable as you've added more layers.
If that is a puppet I agree in that it just looks like a baby. With that in mind I am a little concerned over the arm of said puppet (baby) its right one. It looks too shortened and just a little odd. Please don't think I'm criticising though

as I realise that you are changing this and evolving all of the time. I should say that it is getting better and better too.

I like it but probably will like it much more when you get the next layer out of the way.

Hugs back

Christine

edie · #13 06-10-2004, 05:48 PM

Hi Andy,
I remember your work well from when I used to have the time to visit Susie Short's group.
This young girl certainly has an ethereal quality, and I just love the way you are painting her. In my eyes the puppet gives the painting a slightly menacing appearance that I don't feel comfortable with. I remember though that you have a fondness for painting clowns, something else that scares me, so it's probably me being freaky!
Glad I popped into this forum and didn't miss your WIP.

Edie (Janet)

AndyfromVienna · #14 06-10-2004, 09:34 PM

friends,

the puppet is planned to be a bit babylike and the girl a bit puppetlike, at least that is something i want to achieve now, and the puppet should be not a typical puppet- as my clowns are not typical clowns, though not really menacing (thanks for mentionning!), but a bit strange .....

i want people to start thinking when they view my paintings, not just paint "nice" things that everybody likes.

this child is very mature so im exagerating on this now. the puppet looks in a strange way babylike, so im exagerating on this, too.

i love the input im getting for this painting .....

puppets and clowns have always been menacing for me, but i think thats partly fault of some scary movies ive seen .... LOL

*hugs*

Andy

AndyfromVienna · #15 06-12-2004, 07:39 AM

hey my dear friends,

have been doing some more work for Anna's portrait with her puppet ...... working on her skin, eyes and lips as well as on the puppets eyes and lips and cheeks .....

have a wonderful day!

Andy

Salute to our Partners