I have to paint a portrait now and then just to relax. Some do gardening and others binge on their favorite highball. Me ... I like to wander the forest in a portrait of someone meaningful and important to me.
John Downs is becoming a good friend since our paths crossed at the Gallery. We were talking the other day about the Recession... that will bum you out ... and as a contractor things have really slowed down for him. He had this pensive mood and I told him to stop and stay still as I wanted to capture the moment. John is not someone I have adorned in a cowboy costume. This is his look that he wears 24/7!
The other day I asked him about God and his thoughts on the matter. He said he and God had an understanding. He said he would allow God to do his thing as long as he was allowed to do his thing. Well ... the other day John was in Church. He said it was only the second time he had ever been in Church. He said he was also starting to read the Bible. He figured he should at least get educated on the subject and see what it was all about before he passed final judgement. Amazing Grace.
This is my first go round as the oil paint has already begun to dry. I'll put some more time into this small painting when it drys to the touch.
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do you ever get tired of people telling you how outrageously good your paintings are? Well..they just ARE.
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First pass? Amazing. How God is working in his life is amazing too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good blog, it is encouraging to see people giving value through great post.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and the painting captures that contemplative look. Looking forward to your next post.
ReplyDeleteHey Celeste ... Its an 11 x 14 . It's really too small for this image ... I aLmost want to paint a larger image to give his character justice.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment though. I just have to find a way to get you on a judges panel so that I can at least win once....;v)
I'm excited that he's reading the Bible! That's how both my husband and I came Christ. God's given yow an interesting ministry, Frank.
ReplyDeleteDebbie Lynne .... Never a Dull moment!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Frank! I love the colors in this one and the mood. What made you choose purple as a background color?
ReplyDeleteHey Mary ... The background is the burgundy of my new Venetian Plaster Gallery Wall. It really is a cool Cabernet !
ReplyDeletewow, incredible, Frank. Just wondering, what kind of conscious process helps you capture a likeness? I guess I mean, do you measure features, find one feature and just go for that, or how do you approach it?
ReplyDeleteNice contemplative portrait. God bless John.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is a very exciting piece! I look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteAre you going to submit a painting for Portrait Society of America? You have some really good ones! Deadline is Mar 1 (you may already know).
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