Monday, December 28, 2009

Different Strokes Portrait Challenge


This was the mystery artist that I was to paint as part of the DSDF year end challenge. Those who wanted to participate sent in a photo of themselves, and in return, you received one in which to paint. A swap. It turns out that my mystery artist is:   Rajalekshmy Usha.  Her portrait of me is on her blog.

 This is the first portrait I have done as I am new to art and painting,  and struggled with the assignment.  I tried 3 other times and was very frustrated at the results even this final version.  It wasn't for lack of trying!   Only by trying new things will I improve.  I learned a lot from the exercise, one being that portraits are very difficult to paint.  It is easy for the features to get away from you,  but I loved the challenge and the portraits that were submitted were fantastic.  Be sure to take a look






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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Hi Julie, You did a great job considering that this is your first portrait painting. I am also a newbie in portrait painting but it is something you can definitely improve with continuous effort. My first few portraits have little or no resemblance to the original person. Please contact me at artpearls@gmail.com if you are interested in exchanging the paintings. It has been my pleasure to "paint" and then "meet" you.

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  2. dominique eichiDecember 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    I think you did a fabulous job especially since it's your first portrait.
    Keep painting more of them.

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  3. Claire Beadon CarnellDecember 30, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Very nice job on the DSFDF Portrait Challenge. I was surprized that this was your first portrait painting!

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  4. Julie BlochDecember 30, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    thanks for the kind words of encouragement. It was definitely a challenge, but learned so much.

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  5. L.HolmDecember 31, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    I think you did a great job, too. You really captured a sweet, thoughtful expression and a good likeness. Her hair is beautifully done, too!
    Liz

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  6. SYLVIANEJanuary 2, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I noticed this portrait, it is very nice, and for the 1st, it is a success!happy New Year!
    Are you the one who is fond of Abba, or I confused?

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  7. Julie BlochJanuary 2, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Thanks for the comment, not me as to the Abba fan.

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  8. Camille LaRue OlsenJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    She's lovely, Julie. Good work; you learn fast, I would never have thought this was your first portrait.

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