Belinda

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Strong composition. Bold brush work. Fabulous.

Posted by Ian Gordon Craig on Thu 24 Aug 09:36:56

Beautiful, it perfectly makes sense. We all are in this learning process!

Posted by Romila Datta on Thu 24 Aug 10:08:44

Such a magnetic portrait Michael. Love your use of light, brushstrokes and your limited palette. A delightful expression and pose.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 24 Aug 10:23:14

Makes absolute sense and you've met your objectives 100% - great portrait.

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 24 Aug 11:59:45

I really like it Michael, the hands are very well painted as is her lovely face and hair.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 24 Aug 12:32:32

This is so good - the hands are especially well painted (something I always struggle with - I usually end up leaving them out!)

Posted by Hilary Pendlebury on Thu 24 Aug 12:55:11

Delightful portrait.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Thu 24 Aug 16:27:09

Excellent painting Michael.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Thu 24 Aug 17:52:51

It all harmonies well Michael.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 27 Aug 10:50:34

Hang on Studio Wall

24/08/2023

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More water soluble oils and some deep concentration on getting the hands to look ok. Also an effort to get reasonable backlighting. Challenging myself to be bolder with my brush strokes especially where I would usually use smaller brushes for fine detail. Does any of this make sense?

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Michael Masson

Lucky enough to be based in Dorset I have lovely countryside all around me from the New Forest to the rolling downs of north west Dorset and beyond. Add to that it’s just a few short minutes to the sea and you understand why I feel so privileged. Like so many I enjoyed drawing and painting as a…

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