Ok sorry its technically not sailboarding but I don't post in the general section and had to share!
Homeward Bound
50 x 60cms Oil
The judge was Margaret Sivyer - former director of Maitland Art Gallery.
The first prize winner Sue Linton impressed the judge with her excellent work.
" The portrait of Brian English 'Homeward Bound" is a wonderful study, capturing his love of the sea, and showing his journey through life in his face. The character of the man was so well and sincerely portrayed."
Here is what Brian said when I let him know-
'I think that the judge "read" the painting very well. Picking the pleasure of being at sea, plus the well lived-in face. She doesn't know me, as far as I am aware, so she has seen what you put there, not a likeness/photographic image of someone she is familiar with.
It has been a very interesting project to have seen develop. Also a bit amazing that so many people have seen it and appreciated it.'
Sboardcrazy- "As I specialise in portraits it's great to have a judge confirm that my portraits capture the personality / soul of the subject. I've been working away perfecting my art for years with that aim foremost in my mind.
People tell me I capture soul , something intangible thing in my portraits and it's great to have this skill officially recognised in this way!"
You can view more of my work at
www.suelinton.com.au
Select to expand quoteikw777 said..
Nice! It's a good portrait with tons of character and mood.
Thanks!
I don't often get to do a painting just for me as I am usually painting portraits for clients. They provide the photo and I bring it to life. With these portraits I make the portrait more flattering than the photo.
With Brian's portrait it was just for me so I warned him I would be exaggerating his weatherbeaten look and it wouldn't necessarily be flattering! He still likes it though..
Select to expand quoteFlickySpinny said..
Love it. That's brilliant. Congratulations on the prize too - well deserved.
Thanks! Thanks for your support everyone!
Actually I've had a great month. I was also a winner in the 2014 Hunter Business Excellence Awards .
okay that's enuff braggin now
just kidding
keep touching people's hearts n souls with those lovely/loving paintings/portraits
thanks !!!!
Select to expand quotejoe windsurf said..
okay that's enuff braggin now
just kidding
keep touching people's hearts n souls with those lovely/loving paintings/portraits
thanks !!!!
Thanks.
Select to expand quotesboardcrazy said..
Ok sorry its technically not sailboarding but I don't post in the general section and had to share!
Homeward Bound
50 x 60cms Oil
The judge was Margaret Sivyer - former director of Maitland Art Gallery.
The first prize winner Sue Linton impressed the judge with her excellent work.
" The portrait of Brian English 'Homeward Bound" is a wonderful study, capturing his love of the sea, and showing his journey through life in his face. The character of the man was so well and sincerely portrayed."
Here is what Brian said when I let him know-
'I think that the judge "read" the painting very well. Picking the pleasure of being at sea, plus the well lived-in face. She doesn't know me, as far as I am aware, so she has seen what you put there, not a likeness/photographic image of someone she is familiar with.
It has been a very interesting project to have seen develop. Also a bit amazing that so many people have seen it and appreciated it.'
Sboardcrazy- "As I specialise in portraits it's great to have a judge confirm that my portraits capture the personality / soul of the subject. I've been working away perfecting my art for years with that aim foremost in my mind.
People tell me I capture soul , something intangible thing in my portraits and it's great to have this skill officially recognised in this way!"
You can view more of my work at
www.suelinton.com.au
Well done, and congratulations!
It is such a good painting it almost feels like I know him...
Thanks Windxtasy!
He's a kind , caring person and I feel I've captured that in his face.
Excellent, he's got that horizon stare that old salts have.
"I know what's out there."
Cooool!
I like the way you painted the rest of the picture differently - so his head stood out from the background for its detail and character. Well deserved.
That is awesome. Love art that looks like what it i supposed to be, it is so much more clever than some abstract stuff.
That kind of painting is unbelievable to somebody who can only do stick figures (me)
Wow.
excellent art work reminds me of me when the wind get up.seriously that portrait is a work of art catches the expression of a old tine sailor doing what he loves.
fantastic work sue.
some very talented women in windsurfing.
anitas glasswork is pretty awesome too.
Select to expand quoteratz said..
fantastic work sue.
some very talented women in windsurfing.
anitas glasswork is pretty awesome too.
Gee thanks!
Select to expand quoteMark _australia said..
That is awesome. Love art that looks like what it i supposed to be, it is so much more clever than some abstract stuff.
That kind of painting is unbelievable to somebody who can only do stick figures (me)
Wow.
A lot of judges prefer expressionistic artwork , not more realistic work. I believe a portrait should be more than arty or a good likeness and capture something of the subject so it's nice to find a judge that agrees!
Thanks everyone..
My partner can do really expressive stick figures..
Select to expand quoteratz said..
fantastic work sue.
some very talented women in windsurfing.
anitas glasswork is pretty awesome too.
+ 1!
Well done Sue,
I have to echo Marks comments.
I'm in awe of people, like you, with the talent to bring pictures to life.
Select to expand quoteratz said..
fantastic work sue.
some very talented women in windsurfing.
anitas glasswork is pretty awesome too.
Select to expand quoteBrewman said..
Well done Sue,
I have to echo Marks comments.
I'm in awe of people, like you, with the talent to bring pictures to life.
Thanks Brewman .. I laughed out loud at your avatar..so true!
at first look i thought it was a painting of decrepit.
he gets that same look when trying to decide what to rig.
Select to expand quoteratz said..
at first look i thought it was a painting of decrepit.
he gets that same look when trying to decide what to rig.
There is a resemblance...
Congratulations Sue. And yes if anyone would like paintings of selfys or dearestnnearest ,,,,,,this artist can do......
Congratulations Sue, that is really special, and + 1 on what everyone else has said.
Select to expand quoteWindxtasy said..ratz said..
at first look i thought it was a painting of decrepit.
he gets that same look when trying to decide what to rig.
There is a resemblance...
Isn't that amazing I have never met him either..
Select to expand quotewindanza said..
Congratulations Sue. And yes if anyone would like paintings of selfys or dearestnnearest ,,,,,,this artist can do......
Thanks Windanza.. I'm glad you are still appreciating the portrait. It looks better in the flesh smaller portraits don't photograph well as the camera exaggerates texture etc..
If you want to see how it looks in the flesh get back 10' and view the photo of the painting in the post from there.
If anyone is near Cessnock and wants to see some of my paintings in the flesh I have paintings in an exhibition at the Hunter Valley visitor Centre - opening tomorrow night.It will go for 3 weeks.
I'm going for a sail beforehand so I hope the wind picks up early enough to allow me the time!
Congratulations Sue. Its good to see you making a go of it. Now you can raise your fees :)
Everyone's an artist but very few are good and even fewer are successful.
Select to expand quoteNotWal said..
Congratulations Sue. Its good to see you making a go of it. Now you can raise your fees :)
Everyone's an artist but very few are good and even fewer are successful.
Mmm .. maybe then if I sail a bit less and paint more I can afford some new gear..
