A new oil painting done on a 16"x20" Masonite board. I basically like it. One interesting thing is that as it has been sitting against the wall for the last few weeks I've notice that it has a fantastic glow to the face (this isn't really relayed by the digital image), which is what I had hoped for. The dull cool colors in the background and warm colors in the face to direct the attention. I think the face has 3-4 layers to build up the lights so I suppose it is reflecting light just below the surface.I've included a detail so that you can see the paint work up close.
Dave, you are crazy good.. I love the way you draw & paint hair. This is fine image. I love the way the figure stands out from the background.
ReplyDeletefantastic. The face does glow.
ReplyDeleteSeriously. The candid look, the great tonal contrasts, the sudden vibrant color... you do a fine, fine job Mr. Malan. Its always a pleasure to see your work. Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDave, I am running out of adjectives. I really don't know what I can write that I haven't expressed repeatedly before. Like Tom said, you are crazy good.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderfull!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! I can't stop looking at that face!
ReplyDeleteYou are a dad dood. No more painting. Hehe. Now we are on even playing ground. Poop pants.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful piece David!!
ReplyDeleteDid you and your wife have a baby? (per Dillon) If so, happy congratulations your way!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments I'm always eager to hear the reaction of other artists.
ReplyDeleteTina, Thanks so much, it's true we had a little girl (our first) monday evening. you can see some early pics here: seejanescrapbook.blogspot.com
Love it !!!!
ReplyDeleteWow cool, great to see your brush work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and atmospheric treatment
ReplyDeleteBeautiful natural colours and moment, David.
ReplyDeletec'est tout simplement superbe ! j'adore immanquablement son air pensif ! bravo monsieur !
ReplyDeleteje peints également des visages et surtout des femmes qui sont dans le lune !
What a work, man. Wonderfull
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beuatiful work!
ReplyDeletegreat!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning work man.
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