Here is the final painting on a half sheet 15 x 21. Below is how it started out with the collage before I added the faces. Starting in the upper left hand corner the subjects are: Fellow artist and friend Ted Nuttall, the "stranger", Nephew Scott Zavalo. Row 2: Nephew Donald Zavalo, Me, Brother in Law David Wacknov. Bottom row: Fellow artist and friend Mark Mehaffey, fellow artist and friend Ken Goldman and husband, Jerry Wacknov. Why the stranger? Cause I didn't have this totally thought out and I started with that interesting face. In retrospect, I would have preferred using a another friend in this spot. It does create an interesting title, however. If I didn't tell you who everybody was, you might think everyone is trying to figure out who the stranger is. Kind of a visual "CLUE" game.
22 comments:
What a beautiful collection of portraits. You rock, Myrna.
You're amazing!
You're amazing
I have to agree with Carol's comment and I am so happy to see the pieces as a whole. Love that you are in the center and each of the men look so handsome!! What type of adhesive do you use to lay in the tissue paper? I've used Mod Podge but do not like the feel or look unless to decoupage and even then I can't imagine painting on that gluey surface. When I've used it, I ultimately seal with a varnish which helps to get rid of that gluey feel.
Really remarkable. . You are endless in your talent.
Hi Myrna,
What an excellent finish to the year! I find it interesting that the stranger’s portrait is the one looking directly at the viewer, another visual clue?
I switched back and forth between the collage view and the final view. I like how the collage under-“painting” adds visual interest to your portrait and supports the composition. But, it is the group of portraits that really sing!
It is magnificent. You are so gifted. Happy new year
You are an amazing artist and I am continually surprised by the beauty and creativeness of you art. You are an inspiration
It's lovely, and thanks for sharing your process. You look like the youngest of the lot, but that is unlikely!
So much good stuff...a "full" half sheet. Have a great new year.
Wonderful, Myrna!
Wonderful, Myrna. I like the stranger concept and I liked that I knew several of the artists and Jerry. Especially nice painting of you, Myrna. What a way to end 2013.
That's a very impressive piece of work. Congratulations. Have a Happy and productive 2014.
This is great! Such an accomplishment. Perhaps you should title it: The Rose Between the Thorns :) ha ha Happy 2014!!
Awesome, Myrna! I love how your portraits come out with the collage underneath. Each small painting is a gem in and of itself, but really awesome as a whole.
This painting is awesome, stunning, creative and downright inspiring! Such great work!
Everyone has been so generous with their kind comments. I hope you all have a very satisfying and productive year creating art that is meaningful to you.
I love your loose yet controlled portraiture. An amazing compilation. You have been a constant inspiration to me since your San Diego class. Thank you for sharing your journey so generously.
I love your loose yet controlled portraiture. An amazing compilation. You have been a constant inspiration to me since your San Diego class. Thank you for sharing your journey so generously.
What an excellent idea! I loved the tissue paper collages you started with too. These (this) is really really beautiful.
What an excellent idea! I loved the tissue paper collages you started with too. These (this) is really really beautiful.
Seeing them all together is a treat - nice collection :)) I like how the tissue paper backgrounds are different yet tie all the pieces together - especially with such great texture! And wish you a very happy new year!
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