Sunday, May 30, 2010

A Finished Portrait

Lloyd


11x14 Oil on canvas




This painting of Lloyd has been a challenge...

I love a challenge!


The original photograph I was given as a reference is
old and yellowed with some scratches on the surface.

The original also included more of Lloyd and he had
his head resting on his left hand.


I used Photoshop to correct the colour and my paintbrush to eliminate the left hand and invent the left side of his suit.
My husband was helpful at that stage; he put on a similar suit and struck the same pose so I could get the shoulder and collar right.


I'm happy with the results and, more importantly,
so is Lloyd.


Lloyd's wife still hasn't seen the painting;
I think the crucial test will be to gain her approval!




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