Portrait of my brother

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Great first attempt Cesare, the shadows and highlights give good facial expression.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 23 Jan 15:44:55

Suits your style beautiful Cesare

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sat 23 Jan 16:31:44

Many thanks Carole and Dennis for your kind encouragements much appreciated.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sat 23 Jan 17:35:17

A really good exercise Cesare, well constructed ,with good symmetry and proportions. Well painted. I like the way you made him less handsome than yourself portrait

Posted by andre mulard on Sat 23 Jan 19:17:08

Great first oil portrait, Cesare - I've never tried an oil portrait, so I'm very impressed!

Posted by Jan Rossington on Sat 23 Jan 19:32:22

Many thanks André and Jan for your kind comments.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sat 23 Jan 21:33:31

More than just an exercise - great result Cesare

Posted by Michael Edwards on Sun 24 Jan 07:57:12

This is a bold effort Cesare, and a good result also, keep on with these oils, you're getting there with them.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Sun 24 Jan 08:48:58

Great effort Cesare, I'm very impressed and happy for you. Keep practicing with the oils!

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Sun 24 Jan 09:14:31

Carry on! Good use of colours.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Sun 24 Jan 10:03:49

Many thanks Michael, Alan, Satu, and Gudrun for your kind comments. I am touched by your great encouragements.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sun 24 Jan 11:16:15

It's a very expressive piece, Cesare, and a very creditable first attempt. Can't wait to see more!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Wed 27 Jan 13:58:01

Many thanks, Seok, for your kind encouragement.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Wed 27 Jan 16:30:48

Hang on Studio Wall

23/01/2016

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Warer-soluble oil on canvas paper. This is my first maladroit attempt at oil portrait, made with leftover colours only for exercise.

About the Artist

Cesare Romano

I am a retired psychiatrist and I started drawing portraits in my childhood. In adulthood I have tasted oil paints during a short period lacking in outcome, then I gave up painting. Since I am retired, I have started paint watercolour. I have attended courses and workshops of watercolour in Italy…

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