Friday, June 14, 2013

FACE No. 100

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord
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Hooray!  100 mugshots!  After painting 100 I will say that I have learned a lot about the face and about myself.  When I began this project I didn't want to commit to painting a certain number.  I had no idea if I would like painting the same thing over and over.  I've heard other artists express that painting one subject many times is a great way to learn.  So true!  I also didn't know if my free subjects were actually free.  I was concerned that my mind would wonder about their crimes and that would disturb me (a cost of inner peace) and I have to admit that there were times when that was true.  But, for the most part I was able to focus on just the face with its many expressions, hair or not, mouth open or closed, angles, etc. I experimented with many palettes, sizes of formats, and brushes.  I painted tight and loose.  Some portraits were good and some not so good.  I enjoyed painting each one and will continue this project as I have so very much more to learn.

To see all 100 mugshots click Presumed Innocent  and thanks for all the encouraging comments you made!!  Each one helped me go to the next mugshot. 


HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!!

8 comments:

  1. Love, love, love this series. What a great accomplishment! I hope you continue!

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  2. Congratulations, Linda! You did it and I hope to see another hundred!

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  3. Linda, Congratulations on such a huge accomplishment.... and that you are still enjoying doing the mugs. Painting someone on a 4x4 is tough. I've really enjoyed all the wonderful characters who made it into your mug book.

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  4. #100 is great! I checked out all the paintings and they are really fascinating to see all together. I feel sorry that those people wound up in jail, but it is really great that you painted them all with respect. Wonderful project, Congratulations!

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  5. SO cool..Congratulations..The whole series is awesome. I love that you can mix and match your subjects

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  6. Congratulations on all these marvelous glimpses of the people. I've said it before, but they really convey something powerful! very cool Linda :)

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  7. Wow, wow, wow, congratulations on the 100th mugshot!!! I've loved watching them appear and I'm glad you are continuing on with them. Each one is special !!!

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  8. What a GREAT series Linda! I really do love them all! It's been fun to watch as you painted them all. I can't wait to see what you do next!

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