Self Portrait

[bnguffey]

Here's one I just finished. This was completed in about 3 hours over two days lunch breaks.

Thanks for looking. Always good to see you folks here in the Figure forum.

Self Portrait - Sept. 23, 2010
9" x 12", oil on canvas panel

[bethanyt]

Very dramatic, Bill!
If you are inclined to look again at the eyes- I wonder if there is such a dark line along the lower lid- perhaps to see the inner lid next to the eye-ball would be lighter?
The looseness of this is great!

[Bongo1]

Nice -- love the beard; can sense its texture. I agree that the eyes are a bit flat, but perhaps that's intentional.

[bnguffey]

Thanks for the comments. I have touched up the eyes very slightly, but I think it helped. Thanks for the suggestions. I didn't do much though, wanted to keep the feeling.

This one was really fun to work on.

[doctasi]

I really, really like this one. Very strong, very complete. No weak areas. Very good painting. Jim

[Don Berendsen]

I really like the feeling of this one too Bill! It's a strong statement, not 'pretty' but very engaging. Wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for sharing it.

[AlaskaDan]

Nicely done here Bill...I love that beard...

[bethanyt]

This is exactly what I was saying, now it all looks cohesive- super work! I love the feeling you have achieved here!

[TinaC]

Very strong portrait, I like it a lot.

[macrobertson]

really like this Bill !

Mac

[trevors]

Striking portrait !

[bnguffey]

Thanks again for all the comments everyone. I like this one a lot also. Feel it's one of my strongest yet.

[WaterMike]

dramatic is right. I like it a lot.

[GlennT]

Very nicely done Bill, I think the minor changes you made really made it great, nice work

[rimbauds shop]

It's just possible you've inspired me to pick up my paints again.

This is brilliant.