Len - oil on canvas

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A worthy winner I must say. Full of character.

Posted by andre mulard on Fri 23 Mar 07:24:17

Masterly. Wonderful character in this old man. Great admiration for all your posts today, Mark.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Fri 23 Mar 07:32:09

I can see why it won its superb in every aspect Mark a pleasure to view it

Posted by dennis roberts on Fri 23 Mar 08:08:34

Wonderful portrait such brilliant detail of this fine man. A great winner.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Fri 23 Mar 08:40:45

A fabulous stand out portrait. The palette gives it such a warm light. I'm enjoying looking at all the fine detail.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 23 Mar 08:43:46

This is superb. Especially the arthritic hands. A real masterpiece Mark.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 23 Mar 12:48:01

What more could I add...simply wonderful and a well deserved win. Those hands are so real. Just a WOW

Posted by Thalia Stones on Fri 23 Mar 13:06:03

It's a portrait that works on different levels - my overall feeling is one of sadness: this is a man nearing the end of life, whose body is crumbling; trousers undone at the top for comfort - or because he just tired of buttoning them up: or someone else had dressed him; old man's hands, one clutching a tissue or handkerchief .... but still with life in the eyes. Looked at just as a technical achievement, it is of course remarkable, but like all great paintings, it's much more than that.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Fri 23 Mar 13:06:37

Amazing Mark.

Posted by Val-Irene Robertson on Fri 23 Mar 14:48:32

Mark you are brilliant at these portraits - so much character - I have just read your details below and I'm not surprised you have won prizes for your work.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Fri 23 Mar 15:48:28

Brilliant and congratulations. Well deserved.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Fri 23 Mar 16:11:25

Phenomenal....keeping getting drawn back to it!

Posted by Sarah Eden on Fri 23 Mar 16:34:42

Incredible I"m not surprised its one awards. Must try harder at portraits...must try harder at portraits - this will be my mantra!!

Posted by Georgina Potter on Fri 23 Mar 16:55:23

Wonderful work!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Fri 23 Mar 21:00:58

Stunning work Mark, many congratulations

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Fri 23 Mar 21:35:42

Absolutely fantastic portrait, Mark. Hats off to you.

Posted by Shirley May on Sat 24 Mar 10:47:58

All bee said, superb ART.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sat 24 Mar 11:46:13

Absolutely superb. Full of character. Well done.

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sat 24 Mar 11:50:23

Superbly painted, full of atmosphere - wonderful, Mark

Posted by Pat Thompson on Sat 24 Mar 14:36:22

Absolutely brilliant. Love everything about it.

Posted by DOROTHY WILSON on Sat 24 Mar 16:07:17

Wow! Incredible, honest portrait.

Posted by Sarah Stanley on Sun 25 Mar 23:46:53

This is a stunning portrait, powerfully moving . Congratulations on winning, very well deserved!

Posted by Jacky Radbone on Wed 04 Apr 11:27:34

Superb. So much to learn from this excellent portrait.

Posted by Elaine Nash on Sat 20 Jun 22:39:23

Hang on Studio Wall

23/03/2018

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This portrait of 2nd world war veteren Len Nixey was exhibited at The royal society of portrait painters annual exhibition in 2005 and it won the The Artists and Illustrators Artist of the year West Design prize, peoples choice award 2012.

About the Artist

Mark Fennell

Mark Fennell is a professional portrait painter who works to commission from his home studio in the hill top village of Brill in Buckinghamshire. He works predominantly in oils, notable sitters include Antony Worrall Thompson, John Hood, Lord Mayor of Birmingham and singer - songwriter John…

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