Dr. Fox is famous around Auburn for sculpting these massive statues of Indians that tower about 20 feet right beside his dental office. He is by trade a dentist and at 85 still practices 2 days a week. I plan to paint several more of the good Dr. This is a small 11 x 16 oil on linen panel.
I need to rephotograph this as I painted pretty thickly in the dark values and they are picking up some light kicks.
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Splendid portrait, Frank. I can't do that with digital art!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie Lynne.... thinking about you! I hope all is well. Jana's dad is not doing so well At 87 his body is starting to shut down. She is at the hospital with him. Say a prayer for him ... blessings
ReplyDeleteThis has some wonderful texture. The composition is really neat. Anyone who knows this guy or his sculptures will instantly "get it."
ReplyDeletebeautiful as always, Frank.
ReplyDeletePrayers for Jana's dad. My step dad passed away on Christmas eve = it's hard.
So sorry to hear about Jana's Dad. Will keep him in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThis guy looks like someone I'd enjoy knowing. Beautifully painted, Frank!
ReplyDeleteAlso congrats on yet another showing in the Bold Brush Contest... You Rock!!!!
This is really nice. I like how you don't just paint a picture, but you paint the personality. I also like the contrast of warm and cool colors.
ReplyDeletePatty .... Getting the " Personality " is what I think painting a portrait is all about. Its more about them than me.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a beautiful painting Frank!!
ReplyDeleteThanks hmuxo!
ReplyDeleteHi Frank,
ReplyDeleteLove these portraits of two of Auburn's great characters. Had a wonderful time at our Gladding McBean photo shoot...loads of fun and creativity! Enjoyed so much photographing with you and Ray! Isn't Ray a sweetheart?
Here's a link to the photos of GMcB I've processed so far...I'll be adding more in the next week or so: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ardathsartisticenterprises/sets/72157625873074465/with/5425410889/
Awesome work Frank :)
ReplyDeleteHello Frank, The expression on Dr. Fox's face is fabulous. He appears about to speak...perhaps to explain his sculpture to yet another who asks why, how, and where. Dr. Fox's sculpture brings to mind the art deco style of the thirties and this style is one of my favorites.
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