Doing commissions can be a living hell for many artists, myself included. John Singer Sargent said it best "A portrait is a painting with something wrong with the mouth." (Cracks me up every time. ...he is one of my painting heroes!) Having said that, every once in a while I take a commissioned portrait gig and the stars align and everything works out beautifully! This is one of them.
This is so beautiful--which confirms my belief that you are one of the best animal portrait artists in the world. And though I haven't liked some of your people (only due to skin tone) as well as your cats, this young person is amazing. Sargent would have loved it too.
Horses are tough! You nailed it! I loved that Sargent quote too, and I say if there is something off with just the mouth, that's a pretty good portrait! lol
Way to go Diane. Nice commish!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris!
DeleteYes, the stars did align. This is beautiful on so many levels.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! Maybe one of my favs!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, WOW! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful commission Diane...and I know exactly what you mean!!! Love the quote!! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful--which confirms my belief that you are one of the best animal portrait artists in the world. And though I haven't liked some of your people (only due to skin tone) as well as your cats, this young person is amazing. Sargent would have loved it too.
ReplyDeleteHorses are tough! You nailed it! I loved that Sargent quote too, and I say if there is something off with just the mouth, that's a pretty good portrait! lol
ReplyDeleteWow...just amazing Diane! They will love it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much ALL!!! I appreciate the comments very much.
ReplyDeleteAnd speaking of mouths,I love the velvety quality of the horse's mouth you captured here.
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