Enormously skillful work, to achieve this with just two colours and blue paper: it ought to be cold, but it isn't at all. It may not be the most immediately obvious feature to everyone, but the necklet is superbly done (as is the cloth).
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Alan Stevens
07 Nov 2009 15:04
Thanks Robert. You spotted it. This is stage 1 of my new regime. the earing, necklace and cushion (cloth) were all added after. I am moving towards more complete images. I think I missed a trick here. I should have had a sheet pulled up high covering the breast and her hand holding the sheet. I'll be reproducing this image with my next model to do just that.
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Ruth Dolan
07 Nov 2009 16:05
Fantastic piece of work in form and shadow.....almost classical. Seriously good.
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kate rocks
07 Nov 2009 16:14
another exquisite piece alan. you are so skillful. excellent.
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Diana Hudson
07 Nov 2009 17:31
Amazing work. Can't think of anything else to say- just amazing.
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Anita van Zyl
08 Nov 2009 08:16
Alan - I don't have the right words to describe what I see - it brings joy and calmness to the viewer especially the blue toned one...I love it. Post us about the exhibition and how it went....good luck. Anita
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Alan Stevens
08 Nov 2009 12:25
Heartfelt thanks each. I've been stagnant for a while through an absence of models. I now have two professionals lined up and a commission for a couple (that'll be challenging!). That's this year sorted.
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Ade Brownlow
08 Nov 2009 17:31
Cracking Alan... I really must have a go at some figurative stuff.... wouldn't look anywhere near as good as these though.... and I'm not sure I'd get away with the subject matter in my house ;)
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patsy king
09 Nov 2009 16:36
What can I say for once I'm speechless exquisite...I agree with all of the above...the necklace and earrings just wonderful as is the cushion...I particularly like the head profile so peaceful and a beautiful face
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Alan Stevens
09 Nov 2009 17:01
"Cracking Alan... I really must have a go at some figurative stuff.... .... and I'm not sure I'd get away with the subject matter in my house ;)"
Try doing all the cooking, cleaning, gardening, paying huge compliments, telling her that her bum doesn't look big. Rack up the brownie points. It's a small price to pay for art.
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Robert Jones
07 Nov 2009 14:56
Enormously skillful work, to achieve this with just two colours and blue paper: it ought to be cold, but it isn't at all. It may not be the most immediately obvious feature to everyone, but the necklet is superbly done (as is the cloth).
2.
Alan Stevens
07 Nov 2009 15:04
Thanks Robert. You spotted it. This is stage 1 of my new regime. the earing, necklace and cushion (cloth) were all added after. I am moving towards more complete images. I think I missed a trick here. I should have had a sheet pulled up high covering the breast and her hand holding the sheet. I'll be reproducing this image with my next model to do just that.
3.
Ruth Dolan
07 Nov 2009 16:05
Fantastic piece of work in form and shadow.....almost classical. Seriously good.
4.
kate rocks
07 Nov 2009 16:14
another exquisite piece alan. you are so skillful. excellent.
5.
Diana Hudson
07 Nov 2009 17:31
Amazing work. Can't think of anything else to say- just amazing.
6.
Anita van Zyl
08 Nov 2009 08:16
Alan - I don't have the right words to describe what I see - it brings joy and calmness to the viewer especially the blue toned one...I love it. Post us about the exhibition and how it went....good luck. Anita
7.
Alan Stevens
08 Nov 2009 12:25
Heartfelt thanks each. I've been stagnant for a while through an absence of models. I now have two professionals lined up and a commission for a couple (that'll be challenging!). That's this year sorted.
8.
Ade Brownlow
08 Nov 2009 17:31
Cracking Alan... I really must have a go at some figurative stuff.... wouldn't look anywhere near as good as these though.... and I'm not sure I'd get away with the subject matter in my house ;)
9.
patsy king
09 Nov 2009 16:36
What can I say for once I'm speechless exquisite...I agree with all of the above...the necklace and earrings just wonderful as is the cushion...I particularly like the head profile so peaceful and a beautiful face
10.
Alan Stevens
09 Nov 2009 17:01
"Cracking Alan... I really must have a go at some figurative stuff.... .... and I'm not sure I'd get away with the subject matter in my house ;)" Try doing all the cooking, cleaning, gardening, paying huge compliments, telling her that her bum doesn't look big. Rack up the brownie points. It's a small price to pay for art.